Create an Excel File Shortcut on Desktop

Using Start Menu or File Explorer

Drag an Excel file from the Start Menu or File Explorer to your desktop. This action creates a shortcut to the file on your desktop.

Using Alt Key Combination

Hold the Alt key and drag the desired Excel file from Start Menu or File Explorer to your desktop. Releasing the file will create a shortcut.

Renaming Shortcuts

Right-click on the newly created desktop shortcut to rename it as desired.

Shortcut Management

To manage desktop visibility of Excel file shortcuts, right-click the desktop, go to View, and select 'Show Desktop Icons'.

Changing Icon Size

Right-click the desktop, navigate to View, and choose an icon size to adjust the display of your Excel file shortcuts.

Common Use Cases

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  Quickly accessing frequently used Excel files directly from the desktop
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  Reducing the time spent navigating through folders to open an important Excel document
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  Streamlining workflow by having immediate access to a project’s data tracking Excel file
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  Facilitating data entry for users by providing a desktop shortcut to an Excel file used daily
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  Simplifying collaboration by placing a shortcut to a shared Excel workbook on each team member’s desktop

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