Additional information covers how to create shortcuts from a web net web client.
Instructions apply toWindows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.
There are two requirements for creating a shortcut.
First, you must know the file or program path or be able to navigate to it.
Second, you must have permission to pull up the file or program.
There are multiple ways to create shortcuts.
Below are the steps to create a shortcut on your desktop by using the Create Shortcut wizard.
On your desktop screen, right-click any empty space.
In the drop-down menu that appears, selectNew.
In theCreate Shortcutwizard, selectBrowseto find the file or program that needs a shortcut.
Navigate to the file or program you want to create a shortcut for.
bang out thenameyou want to assign to the shortcut, then selectFinish.
Your new shortcut appears on your desktop.
it’s possible for you to use it as you would the other shortcuts.
The first method includes using the right-click context menu.
See the next two sections for alternative ways.
From your taskbar, launchFile Explorer.
Navigate to the file or program, then select it.
Right-poke the name of the file.
From the menu that appears, selectSend to.
SelectDesktop (create shortcut).
While pressing theAltkey, left-click and drag the app to your desktop and release.
From the right-click context menu, selectCreate shortcuts here.
See the steps below.
SelectStartin the lower-left corner.
Alternatively, press theWindowskey.
Locate the app that needs a desktop shortcut.
Left-click and drag the app to your desktop, then selectLink.
The steps below apply to Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.
Open your favorite web client and navigate to your favorite website.
In the address bar, select thepadlockand drag it to the Desktop.
Release your mouse button.
A shortcut should appear.
