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Can you create desktop shortcuts in Ubuntu?
Create a desktop shortcut from existing .
One approach you can use to create desktop shortcut ubuntu desktop is by copying a desktop file from the location /user/share/applications directory and pasting it on the desktop. This opens the applications folder using the Nautilus file manager.
How do I create a desktop shortcut in Linux?
To start, head over to /usr/share/applications using either a graphical Linux file manager or the command line. Then, inside the folder, locate the desktop entry for the application you want to create a shortcut for. After moving the file, you'll notice that the shortcut has no icon.
