Creating a shortcut on the desktop
You can place shortcuts to applications on the desktop. You can create a shortcut from the desktop or from an application.
To create a shortcut to an application from the desktop
1. Right-click the desktop.
2. Choose New, and click Nickname.
3. Type a nickname for the application in the Nickname box.
4. Type the path and filename that you are creating the nickname for in the Target box.
Tip
If you do not know the filename, you can click the Browse button.
To create a shortcut from an application
1. Open the application you want to create a shortcut to.
2. Right-click the Title Bar.
3. Click Create A Nickname.
4. Type a nickname for the application in the Nickname box.
Notes
The Properties dialog box is for advanced users. It is not recommended that you change the settings in the properties dialog box.
The execute tab might not be available in the Properties dialogue box. For example, if you are changing the icon of a directory file, then click on the tab labeled Dir.