WD97: How to Create a Document Shortcut (135077)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q135077

SUMMARY

This article describes how to create a document shortcut. The shortcut is placed on your desktop. When you double-click the shortcut, it opens your document and takes you to a specific place in your document.

MORE INFORMATION

To create a document shortcut, follow these steps:
  1. Open a document.
  2. Select the text to which you want to create a shortcut.
  3. Use the right mouse button to click (right-click) the selection and drag it to your desktop.
  4. When you release the right mouse button, click Create Document Shortcut Here on the shortcut menu.
  5. Save and close your document.
  6. Double-click the document shortcut icon to open the document and jump to the text selection you specified in step 2.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2000
Keywords:kbhowto KB135077
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