text: is there a way to create a shortcut to a directory in access? in ms access 97 (yes, my employer needs to upgrade), is there a way to create a shortcut to a directory in a table or form?  it has to be tied to the record, as each will be different.  i know there is a way to create a shortcut to a specific file, but in my case, a way to open the directory that file's in would be great.  thanks in advance!! just like the way you would create a shortcut to the file, you can just create a shortcut to the folder itself. click on the folder that the file is in (using your right mouse click) and create a shortcut and then drag the shortcut to your desktop =)  if you want to create your own icon or use the file icon as your shortcut thats already on the desktop, then do the following:  go to the file folder that the file is in. right click on and you need to copy or keep note of the location. the location will show you the path to the folder. then go back to your desktop to whichever icon you want to use as your shortcut, right click on it, and then on the location path name, paste the location there.