Create a folder shortcut in ubuntu 17.04

Solution 1:

Perhaps your nautilus preferences isn't setup, do so with these steps:

  1. Open nautilus and place your cursor at the top to see files menu.

  2. Click on files and select preferences option

  3. Go to Behavior --> Link Creation. There make sure the Show action to create symbolic links is checked

  4. Close that dialog box and try to create that link again.

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