How to create a Shortcut in Windows 10

Description: This article will show how to create a Shortcut using the Start Menu in Windows 10.

  1. Select the Windows icon in the lower left hand corner of the screen.
    Windows 10 Desktop, Start Button
  2. On the left side you will find your installed apps. From here you may right click on an icon or click and drag to the desktop or the app menu to the right.
    • Pin to start will put a shortcut in the menu to the right
    • Pin to taskbar will put the shortcut in the bar at the bottom of the desktop
    Windows 10 Start Menu Apps and Options

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