Create a Desktop Shortcut

If there are websites that you or your students visit frequently, you can create a desktop shortcut for easier access.  The following directions show you how to create a shortcut specifically for Office 365, but the same steps can be applied to any website.

1.	Highlight and copy the URL of the 
website you would like to appear on 
your desktop.

NOTE: You can right-click and select Copy, or 
            use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + C.

2.	Minimize (or close) the browser window. 

3.	Right-click any open space 
on your desktop.

4.	Hover with your mouse over New, 
and click Shortcut. 

5.	The Create Shortcut box will appear. 

Paste the URL (starting with http:// or https://)
into the box where it asks for the location 
of the item.

NOTE: You can right-click and select Paste, or 
                           use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + V.

6.	Click Next.

7.	Type a name for the shortcut.

8.	Click Finish. 

9.	The icon will appear on your desktop.  

Note: The icon may look slightly different, 
            depending on your default browser.