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Shortcuts

Add a Shortcut to the Desktop
Add a Shortcut to the Quick Launch Bar
Add a Shortcut to the Start Menu
Delete a Shortcut

Add a Shortcut to the Desktop

  1. Click Start button and select Programs.
  2. Right-click on the program for which you want to create a shortcut and select Create Shortcut. A message appears that asks whether you want to place the shortcut on the desktop.
  3. Click on the Yes button.

Add a Shortcut to the Quick Launch Bar

  1. Create a shortcut on the desktop and then drag the shortcut from the desktop to the Quick Launch bar until you see a black vertical bar appear (this bar indicates where the shortcut will be placed on the Quick Launch bar).
  2. Release the mouse button.

Add a Shortcut to the Start Menu

  1. Create a shortcut on the desktop.
  2. Left-click on the shortcut and drag it to the Start button.
  3. Drag the shortcut to the desired location on the Start menu.

Delete a Shortcut

  1. Right-click on the shortcut and select Delete. A message appears to let you know that you will not uninstall the program if you delete the shortcut.
  2. Click on the Delete Shortcut button.