How to Create a Desktop Shortcut

Desktop shortcuts are the shortcuts of a particular file present on the computer. Through desktop shortcuts, applications can be opened easily just on a click. Desktop shortcuts reduce the need to access your applications from the original file location and thus saving your precious and valuable time. Here are the steps to create desktop shortcuts:

Method 1 of 2: Using the Desktop Menu

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   Right-click in an open area on the desktop. Point to a new option from the dialog box.

   • It will lead to another dialog box. From there, choose the "Shortcut" option.
     
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   Look for a new window asking you to browse the location of the file for which you want to create the shortcut.You must choose the browse option and browse the file location.As soon as you choose the location, the box will be filled itself by the location.
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   Click "Next".
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   Type a name for the shortcut. If a Finish button appears at the bottom of the dialog box, click it. If a Next button appears at the bottom of the dialog box, click it, choose the icon you want to use for your shortcut, and then click Finish.

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   Locate the file or application for which you want to create the shortcut.
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   Right click on that particular file or application for which you want to create the shortcut.Make sure to select the file before right-clicking.
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   Look for a dialog box. From there, choose the "Create Shortcut Option".

   • The shortcut is now at the end of the Programs list. For example, if you created a shortcut to Microsoft Word, the program will be present at the end of the list.
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   Drag the shortcut to the desktop.

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