Google Chrome now enables you to add a shortcut to your desktop that will open the browser directly to your chosen web page. This is useful if there’s a site you visit multiple times throughout the day, as it will save you from having to type in the URL each time. Let’s see how to do it.
Method 1: Adding Google Chrome Shortcut To Your Desktop from Chrome
Here’s how to add a Google Chrome shortcut to your desktop from within the Chrome browser itself.
1. Open Google Chrome and go to the web page you want to create a shortcut for.
2. In the top-right corner of the window, click the three dots that represent the Chrome menu. Hover over “More tools” in the menu and select “Create shortcut…”
3. A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm the shortcut details. Click “Create” to complete adding the shortcut to your desktop.
Now, whenever you want to access that web page, simply double-click on the shortcut icon, and Chrome will open directly to it.
Method 2: Create Google Chrome Shortcut For Your Desktop from the PC
You can also create the shortcut directly from your computer. Here’s how to do it.
1. Right-click on your desktop and select “New.”
2. Choose “Shortcut” from the menu.
3. In the “Create Shortcut” window, copy and paste the website URL into the “Type the location of the item” field.
4. Click “Next” and give your shortcut a name.
5. Click “Finish,” and the shortcut will be added to your desktop.
That’s it. Just like with Method 1, you can now double-click the shortcut anytime you want to open that web page in Chrome.
Conclusion
There you have it, two quick and easy ways to create a Google Chrome shortcut that will open directly to your chosen web page. Try it out and see if it makes your browsing experience just a little bit easier. Please let us know in the space below if you have any questions or comments. Happy browsing!