Shortcut to open a document in IOS Files app

I would like to create a shortcut to open a specific document in the Files app and have that shortcut on my Home Screen

iPad, iPadOS 18

Posted on Jan 30, 2025 4:42 AM

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6x6

Level 6

18,489 points

Jan 30, 2025 4:34 PM in response to jlgaliette

Create a new shortcut in Shortcuts, add the "Open File" action, tap "File" to choose the file to open, tap ⓘ , tap "Add to Home Screen", choose and icon or photo (that will be displayed on your Home Screen) and tap Add (upper right).

Go back to Shortcuts to rename the shortcut and close it.

jlgaliette Author

Level 1

9 points

Jan 30, 2025 8:40 PM in response to 6x6

It worked great thank you

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Shortcut to open a document in IOS Files app

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