WPS Office is a popular office suite that offers a range of productivity tools, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. One of the features that many users find helpful is the ability to add shortcuts to the desktop for quick access to their favorite WPS applications. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to add shortcuts to your desktop for WPS.
Understanding the Purpose of Shortcuts
Shortcuts are a time-saving feature that allows users to open applications or perform specific tasks with a single click. By adding WPS shortcuts to your desktop, you can bypass the need to navigate through the start menu or search for the application, making your workflow more efficient.
Locating the WPS Application
Before you can create a shortcut, you need to locate the WPS application on your computer. If you installed WPS from a CD or downloaded it from the internet, it should be in your Programs list or Start menu. If you can't find it, you may need to check the installation directory or use the search function.
Creating a Shortcut on Windows
To create a shortcut on Windows, follow these steps:
1. Right-click on an empty space on your desktop.
2. Select New and then Shortcut from the context menu.
3. In the Create Shortcut window, type the path to the WPS application. If you're not sure of the path, you can browse to it by clicking Browse.\
4. Click Next and give your shortcut a name, such as WPS Writer or WPS Spreadsheet.\
5. Click Finish to create the shortcut.
Customizing the Shortcut
Once you have created the shortcut, you can customize it further:
1. Right-click on the shortcut and select Properties.\
2. In the Shortcut tab, you can change the target path if needed, add a start-up command, or modify the icon.
3. In the Shortcut tab, you can also set the Run option to Minimize or Maximize the application window when it opens.
Creating a Shortcut on macOS
The process for creating a shortcut on macOS is similar to Windows:
1. Right-click (or control-click) on an empty space on your desktop.
2. Select New and then Alias from the context menu.
3. Drag the WPS application icon from the Applications folder to the alias you just created.
4. Rename the alias to something more descriptive, like WPS Writer or WPS Spreadsheet.\
Adding a Shortcut to the Start Menu
If you prefer to access your WPS applications from the start menu, you can add them manually:
1. Right-click on the WPS application icon in the Applications folder.
2. Select Get Info from the context menu.
3. In the General tab, check the Open in Finder box.
4. Drag the application icon from the Finder window to the start menu or taskbar.
Using the Shortcut
Now that you have created your WPS shortcuts, you can use them to open your applications quickly. Simply double-click on the shortcut, and the corresponding WPS application will open.
Conclusion
Adding shortcuts to your desktop for WPS can significantly improve your productivity by providing quick access to your favorite applications. Whether you're using Windows or macOS, the process is straightforward and can be done in just a few steps. By following this guide, you'll be able to create and customize your WPS shortcuts to suit your workflow.
