How to Create Desktop Shortcuts on Windows 10

Fri-Feb-2023
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To create a desktop shortcut on Windows 10, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the file, program, or folder that you want to create a shortcut for.
  2. Right-click on the item and select “Create shortcut” from the context menu.
  3. A message will appear asking if you want to create a shortcut on the desktop. Click “Yes” to create the shortcut on the desktop.
  4. If you want to move the shortcut to a different location on the desktop, click and drag the shortcut to the desired location.
  5. If you want to change the icon for the shortcut, right-click on the shortcut and select “Properties” from the context menu.
  6. In the Properties window, click on the “Shortcut” tab and then click the “Change Icon” button.
  7. Select the icon you want to use for the shortcut from the list of available icons, or click “Browse” to locate an icon file on your computer.
  8. Click “OK” to save the changes and then “Apply” and “OK” to close the Properties window.

That’s it! You now have a desktop shortcut for the file, program, or folder you selected.