Show or hide common system icons on Windows 11 desktop
The following instructions will help you show or hide common icons on the desktop in Windows 11:
How do I put icons on my Desktop in Windows 11?
By default, most programs create a shortcut icon on the desktop when you install them. But in some programs, you have to do this manually while installing them by enabling the checkbox that says create a shortcut on the desktop. If you forget to select the checkbox to create a desktop shortcut for a particular program, you have to create it manually.
The following steps will help you put icons on your desktop in Windows 11:
How do you arrange the icons by name?
When it comes to arranging the desktop icons, you can sort them by:
NameSizeItem typeDate modified
If you want to arrange the desktop icons by name (in alphabetical order), right-click in the empty space on your desktop and go to “Sort by > Name.” Repeat this step one more time to reverse your action.
How do I put an app on my desktop?
To create a desktop shortcut for an app or software, you have to open its installation location. After that, you can send the executable file to the desktop. This creates a desktop icon for that software. Above, we have explained how to open the installation folder of a particular program. But when it comes to putting a UWP app on the desktop, the process to open its installation location is different. After opening the default installation location of the Windows Store apps, you can easily create a desktop shortcut for that app. Hope this helps.
