Shortcut Icons

Published by cdl on August 16th 2013.

Did you know that you can create a desktop shortcut for programs, applications, folders, files and internet addresses? Anywhere you frequently go whilst on the computer can be reached through a desktop shortcut.

Right click on an open space on your desktop and select "New" from the drop down menu, then select "Shortcut". Type in your internet address or browse for a location within your computer network. Click "Next" and type in a name for your shortcut and then click "Finish".

You now have a new desktop shortcut with a rather mundane icon. You can change the target location for the shortcut or assign it a new jazzy custom selected icon by right clicking on the shortcut and selecting "Properties".

For a shortcut targeted within your computer network you will right mouse click and select "Properties" from the drop down menu. Once in Properties you will select the "Shortcut" tab. When you alter the target address of the shortcut make sure you type the path in the same manner as is displayed. If your shortcut is targeted to open a folder within your computer it may look similar to this:

"C:\Users\Name\Pictures"

If an internet address is the target of the shortcut you should select the "Web Document" tab in Properties to change the icon or URL designation. The target URL address may look similar to this:

Both have a button titled "Change Icon" which will enable you to select any icon on your computer and assign it to your new shortcut.

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