How to Remove a Shortcut on Google Drive Without Deleting Files

In this article, we will show you how to remove a shortcut on Google Drive without deleting files. Simply follow the steps below.

Remove a Shortcut on Google Drive Without Deleting Files 

To remove a shortcut on Google Drive without deleting files, follow the steps below.

1. Find the Shortcut in Your Google Drive

Navigate to the folder or location where the shortcut you want to remove is located. For example, if the shortcut is in your “My Drive” folder, click on “My Drive” in the left-hand menu and look for the shortcut file.

2. Click to Select the Shortcut

Click on the shortcut to select it. For example, if the shortcut is named “Project Plan Shortcut,” click on this file so that it becomes highlighted, indicating that it is selected.

3. Right-Click to Open the Context Menu

Right-click on the selected shortcut. This will open a context menu with various shortcut options such as “Rename,” “Make a Copy,” and “Organize.” Ensure you are right-clicking directly on the highlighted shortcut.

4. Choose the “Move to Trash” Option

In the context menu, select the “Move to Trash” option. For example, if you see a list of options, click on “Move to Trash.” This action will only remove the shortcut from your Google Drive without deleting the original file from its original location.

We hope you now have a better understanding of how to remove a shortcut on Google Drive without deleting files. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to remove Google Drive history or our article on how to download view only files from Google Drive.