This article provides instructions on how to create shortcuts on the desktop of a Mac computer for files, folders, and websites.

A shortcut is a quick way to access the files, folders, applications, and drives that you use most often. Shortcuts are used to avoid having to dig into the depths of your folders.

Select the Finder icon. It’s the leftmost icon in the Dock.

Use the Finder to locate the folder, file, or application you want to create a shortcut for on the left side of the window.