# ln -s : Symbolic Links

## Syntax

```
ln -s /path/to/file /path/to/link
```

### Create a symbolic link in current directory

```
ln -s /path/to/file .
```

Creates a symbolic link in current directory pointing to /path/to/file

### Command Options / switches

| Option | Effect                                                   |
| ------ | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| -b     | Creates backup of link if it exists, appending a \~      |
| -f     | Force overwrite if link already exists                   |
| -i     | Interactively ask if you want to overwrite existing link |


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