How to Add Notepad Shortcut to Desktop on Windows 11

If you see the new Notepad app a lot, it is better to add it as a shortcut on your Windows 11 device, below are the easy steps to help you add it.

1. On your Windows 11 Search type Notepad.
2. Now click on the arrow > next to Notepad under Command.

3. Here choose the option "Open File Location"

   

This will open up the folder where Notepad.exe file is present under "Program files".

4. Now right-click on the Notepad.exe icon and select "Show more options"
5. Here you should see the option "Desktop (create shortcut)", click on it.
   
6. You will see that a shortcut named "Notepad.exe Shortcut" has been created on your Windows 11 Desktop.

This is not an AI-generated article but is verified & demonstrated by a human on a Windows 11 PC.

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