How Do I Create a Desktop Shortcut in Ubuntu 20?

How do I add a shortcut to Ubuntu desktop?

How to Create Desktop Shortcuts in Ubuntu

1. Open the File Manager.
2. Click on “+ Other Locations -> Computer” and navigate to “/usr/share/applications.” You will find many files with the “. desktop” extension.
3. Scroll down the list to find the application you want to place on Desktop. Right click and select “Copy.”
4. Paste to the Desktop.

3 авг. 2020 г.

How do I create a desktop shortcut in Linux?

Here’s the really simple version:

1. Launch Nautilus (the file manager).
2. In Nautilus, click on Computer .
3. From there, navigate to /usr/share/applications .
4. Find the icon of the program you want a shortcut for, click on it, and type Ctrl+C to copy.
5. In Nautilus, click on Desktop in the left pane.

28 нояб. 2016 г.