Create a Shortcut to Windows Explorer


 

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How to Create a Shortcut to a Website on your Windows® Desktop:

  1. Right click your mouse on the Desktop.

  2. A menu will display. Select New, then left click on the option Shortcut.



  3. In the window that displays, under the title "Type the location of the item", Type in the website address of the shortcut you wish to create.

    Tip: If the website address is lengthy, open your web browser, select the complete address by highlighting the text in the field to the right of Address. Right click the mouse, and select, Copy. Close or minimize your browser and place your cursor in the field under the "Type the location of the item:". Right click once more and select, Paste.

  4. Press the Next button after the website address has been added.

  5. At the next window, type the title for your shortcut. This title may be whatever you choose. It does not have to be the title of the website.
  6. The shortcut with the name you specified is now displayed on your desktop.

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