How to Create a Desktop Shortcut to Word Excel

1. Open the 'Start' menu on your computer at the bottom of the screen.
2. Click 'Computer' or 'My Computer,' depending on the version of Windows you are running.
3. Double-click your 'C' drive and select 'Program Data.'
4. Double-click 'Microsoft.'
5. Double-click 'Windows.'
6. Double-click 'Start Menu,' and then 'Programs.'
7. Locate Excel and Word in this folder.
8. Right-click Excel.
9. Select 'Create Shortcut' from the menu that appears.
10. Select 'Yes' when a pop-up appears telling you that you cannot create a shortcut in that folder and asks you if you want to put the shortcut on the desktop.
11. Follow the same process for Word.