Shortcuts are links that point to a specific location or file for faster access, saving you time and clicks. Usually, you would create shortcuts (commonly on the desktop) to things or places to use frequently. Windows 11 offers two types of shortcuts, including the traditional shortcuts, which are files you can copy and paste on any location, and then there are pins that you can only place in the Taskbar or Start menu. This guide will teach you the different ways to create traditional shortcuts on the desktop or inside a folder on Windows 11.
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Create shortcuts for files, folders, and apps on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can create shortcuts in at least four ways. Here’s how.
1. Shortcut wizard
To create a shortcut on the desktop (or folder) on Windows 11, use these steps:
2. Context menu
To create a Windows 11 shortcut from the context menu, use these steps:
3. Drag and drop menu
To create a shortcut for a file or app with the drag-and-drop menu, use these steps:
4. Start menu
To create a shortcut for an app from the Start menu, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the shortcut will be created on the desktop to access the file or location faster.
Create shortcuts for websites on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you have at least two ways to create a shortcut for a website on the desktop. Here’s how.
1. Drag and drop
The easiest way to create a website shortcut is to click and drag the website icon to the desktop (or folder) on Windows 11.
2. Shortcut wizard
To create a website shortcut to the desktop from wizard, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the website shortcut will be created on the desktop. If you double-click the item, it’ll open with the default web browser. In the case that you use another browser, you will need to change the system settings to change the default browser.
Customize shortcut on Windows 11
To change the shortcut icon or name on Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the shortcut will reflect the new icon and name on Windows 11.
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