The "Send To" menu in Windows is a context menu option that allows users to quickly send files to various locations or applications. This feature can significantly enhance productivity by streamlining file management tasks. In this article, we will explore how to customize the "Send To" menu, add new destinations, and use it effectively.

Understanding the "Send To" Menu

The "Send To" menu appears when you right-click on a file or folder and select "Send To" from the context menu. By default, it includes options like "Desktop (create shortcut)," "Documents," "Compressed (zipped) folder," and more. However, you can customize this menu to include additional destinations such as specific folders, applications, or external drives.

Customizing the "Send To" Menu

Step 1: Access the "Send To" Folder

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type shell:sendto and press Enter. This will open the "Send To" folder in File Explorer.

Step 2: Add New Destinations

You can add shortcuts to the "Send To" folder to include new destinations in the menu. Here are a few examples:

• Add a Folder:

  1. Right-click inside the "Send To" folder and select New > Shortcut.
  2. Click Browse and navigate to the folder you want to add.
  3. Click OK, then Next, and give the shortcut a name.
  4. Click Finish.

• Add an Application:

  1. Right-click inside the "Send To" folder and select New > Shortcut.
  2. Click Browse and navigate to the application executable (e.g., C:\Program Files\Notepad++\notepad++.exe).
  3. Click OK, then Next, and give the shortcut a name.
  4. Click Finish.

• Add a Network Location:

  1. Right-click inside the "Send To" folder and select New > Shortcut.
  2. Enter the network path (e.g., \\Server\SharedFolder).
  3. Click Next, give the shortcut a name, and click Finish.

Using the "Send To" Menu

Once you have customized the "Send To" menu, using it is straightforward:

1. Right-click on the file or folder you want to send.
2. Hover over the "Send To" option in the context menu.
3. Select the desired destination from the list.

Practical Examples

• Example 1: Send a File to Notepad++

  1. Right-click on a text file.
  2. Select Send To > Notepad++.

• Example 2: Send a Document to a Network Folder

  1. Right-click on a document file.
  2. Select Send To > SharedFolder.

Advanced Customization via CMD

You can also use Command Prompt to add shortcuts to the "Send To" menu. Here’s how:

1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Use the following command to create a shortcut:

mklink "%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo\MyFolder.lnk" "C:\Path\To\MyFolder"

Replace MyFolder and C:\Path\To\MyFolder with your desired shortcut name and target path, respectively.