Let's say you want to keep a copy of a file in multiple folders in Google Drive, so if you update the master file, the changes will automatically be reflected in the copies as well. Impossible? Not really.
Google allows you to create symbolic links, which refer to the original file. What is a symbolic link and what are its uses? [MakeUseOf Explains] What is a symbolic link and what are its uses? [MakeUseOf Explains] Read More It's like creating copies of files without creating copies of files.
Select any file and press the key combination Shift + Z . Now, from the context menu that appears, select the folder where you want to create a link to that (master) file and click Add . That's it! You have created a reference copy of the file in a different location than the actual location of the file. without move the file or duplicate it.
the Shift + Z The shortcut works on both Windows and Mac, as well as folders. Remember that removing the referenced file from one location also removes it from all other locations as they share the same link.
It's a mystery why Google has made this feature so hard to find. It is very useful anyway. Go ahead and try it now!
Were you aware of this dark keyboard shortcut? Do you know any other similar in Google Drive or other Google products? Share them with us in the comments..
