To create a shortcut on your desktop in Windows (10 or 11), you have several easy methods depending on whether you want a shortcut to a file, a program, or a website:

Creating a Shortcut for a File

1. Right-click on an empty area of the desktop.
2. Select New > Shortcut from the context menu.
3. In the window that appears, either type the full path of the file or click Browse to locate the file.
4. Select the file and click OK , then click Next.
5. Enter a name for the shortcut or keep the default name.
6. Click Finish to create the shortcut on your desktop

Creating a Shortcut for a Program

1. Press the Windows key and find the program in the Start menu.
2. Click and hold the program icon, then drag it onto the desktop.
3. Release the mouse button to drop the shortcut on the desktop

Alternatively, you can:

• Right-click the program in the Start menu, choose Open file location , then drag the program shortcut from that folder to the desktop

Creating a Shortcut for a Website

1. Open the website in your browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox).
2. Click and drag the lock icon (or info icon) next to the URL in the address bar onto the desktop.
3. This creates a shortcut to that webpage on your desktop

These shortcuts appear as small icons on your desktop, allowing quick access by double-clicking. You can create shortcuts for almost anything you frequently use, such as files, programs, or websites

. This process works similarly on both Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems.