Your question: How do I create a shortcut on my desktop in Windows 8?

How do I make a shortcut icon on my Desktop?

To create a desktop icon or shortcut, do the following:

  1. Browse to the file on your hard disk for which you want to create a shortcut. …
  2. Right-click the file for which you want to create a shortcut.
  3. Select Create Shortcut from the menu. …
  4. Drag the shortcut to the desktop or any other folder.
  5. Rename the shortcut.

How do I create a shortcut on my desktop in Windows 10?

Method 1: Desktop Apps Only

  1. Select the Windows button to open the Start menu.
  2. Select All apps.
  3. Right-click on the app you want to create a desktop shortcut for.
  4. Select More.
  5. Select Open file location. …
  6. Right-click on the app’s icon.
  7. Select Create shortcut.
  8. Select Yes.

How do I put a shortcut on my desktop in Windows 10?

If you are using Windows 10

  1. Click the Windows key, and then browse to the Office program for which you want to create a desktop shortcut.
  2. Left-click the name of the program, and drag it onto your desktop. A shortcut for the program appears on your desktop.

How do I create a website shortcut on my desktop?

To create a desktop shortcut to a website using Google Chrome, go to a website and click the three-dot icon in the top-right corner of your browser window. Then go to More tools > Create shortcut. Finally, name your shortcut and click Create.

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