Add Icon To Desktop: How To

Microsoft hides desktop icons deeper with every update. Here is the canonical way to add the critical ones.

macOS doesn't use "shortcuts"; it uses "Aliases." how to add icon to desktop

: Locate the application you want to add to your desktop. Microsoft hides desktop icons deeper with every update

The icon will now appear on your desktop. how to add icon to desktop

: An alternative is to create an alias. Select the application, then right-click (or Ctrl-click) and select "Make Alias". You can then drag this alias to your desktop.