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Is it possible to create a 'link to a folder' in a SharePoint document library?

Is it possible to create a shortcut to a folder in a different document library in a document library?

Solution

  • The simplest way is to use the following pattern:

    http://[server]/[site]/[ListName]/[Folder]/[SubFolder]

    To place a shortcut to a document library:

    1. Upload it as *.url file. However, by default, this file type is not allowed.
    2. Go to you Document Library settings > Advanced Settings > Allow management of content types. Add the "Link to document" content type to a document library and paste the link