SHORTCUT advice

[jgubjr]

Last evening, I was typing a letter when I decided to add a character to it from the "Character Map".

I use the "Character Map" on a regular basis.

When I want to use it, I hit "Start" and then "Programs".

From "Programs" I find "Accessories" under which is "Character Map".

I don't know how or why I did it, but last evening I inadvertently created a "Shortcut" for "Character Map".

Now I can no longer use the "Start" button to get into "Character Map". "Character Map" is no longer in "Accessories"; the only way to access it is to go to my "Desktop". And that means closing anything I'm working on.

How can I remove the "Shortcut" from the Desktop and move the link back to Start/Programs/Accessories?

I can delete the "Shortcut" but that only removes it from the Desktop; it doesn't move the link.

I thought I could go into Start/Settings/Taskbar/Advanced and use the "Remove" function but the "Character Map" shortcut isn't listed as an option to remove. I don't know where it is.

I need some expert advice and it will be greatly appreciated.

John G

[el_novato]

Originally posted by jgubjr ...I don't know how or why I did it, but last evening I inadvertently created a "Shortcut" for "Character Map". Now I can no longer use the "Start" button to get into "Character Map". "Character Map" is no longer in "Accessories"; the only way to access it is to go to my "Desktop". And that means closing anything I'm working on. How can I remove the "Shortcut" from the Desktop and move the link back to Start/Programs/Accessories? John G

When you opened it, you unknowingly dragged it at the same time you clicked it, which then moved it to your desktop. Umm...why would you have to close everything you have open? All you have to do is minimize the programs. Just hit the Windows Key+D. Click on the shortcut that's on the desktop and hold it down, don't let go yet. Drag it over and hover over the Start button, wait for it to pop up, go up to Programs, wait for it to open and so forth till you get to where you want to put it. Hope that helped!

e.n.

[jgubjr]

Yes, that was a big help !!

Thank you "el-novato".

John G.

[el_novato]

No problem!

Glad I could help.

e.n.

Btw, what OS are you using? You can create a shortcut and place it in QuickLaunch on the Taskbar. That way, it's only one click away.

[DarkHorse]

Another alternative is to set a shortcut keystroke. If you rightclick on Character Map and select Properties, you can enter a shortcut, such as Ctrl + Alt + C.

[DarkHorse]

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