How to Create a Shortcut to a Folder

You can create shortcuts to the folders you use most frequently. Once you set this up, whether you are in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., the shortcuts will appear in the "My Places" toolbar. This toolbar is located on the left side of the dialog box.

Windows XP

1. Open a Blank Document
2. Click the F12 key –OR- choose File, Save As
3. Find the folder you want to save in
4. Click on the “Tools” drop down on the right side of the dialog box
5. Click Add to “My Places”

The shortcut appears to the left of the folder and files list.

To Delete or Move Up/Down

On the My Places bar, right-click the shortcut and then choose Remove –OR- move the folder up or down in the order you would like.

Windows 2000

1. Open a Blank Document
2. Click the F12 key –OR- choose File, Save As
3. Find the Folder you want to save in
4. Click on the “Tools” drop down on the right side of the dialog box
5. Click "Add to Favorites"

The folder is in the “Favorites” folder, just click the “Favorites” Icon and the list of folders will appear to your right.

To Delete

Right-click the shortcut that you want to delete and then click Remove.

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