How to Create a Desktop Shortcut for Copilot in Windows 11
A desktop shortcut for Copilot in Windows 11 lets you open Microsoft’s built-in AI assistant with a quick double-click instead of pressing keyboard shortcuts. Copilot is an AI tool that answers questions, summarizes text, and helps you change computer settings using plain English.
Microsoft first added Copilot to Windows 11 in build 23493. Setting up a shortcut on your desktop gives you instant access to the assistant whenever you need it.
Right-click your desktop, select New, then Shortcut. Paste “microsoft-edge://?ux=copilot&tcp=1&source=taskbar” into the item location box. Name it “Copilot” and click Finish.
Create a desktop shortcut for Copilot
Right-click an empty area on the desktop and select New -> Shortcut.
Learn more about creating a desktop shortcut here.
Next, copy and paste the line below and paste it into the location box.
microsoft-edge://?ux=copilot&tcp=1&source=taskbar
Click Next to continue. Then, type a name for the shortcut. (ex. Copilot).
Click the Finish button when done. A new icon with the name created above will appear on the desktop.
Right-click the newly created icon and select Properties to change the appearance.
On the Properties window, under the Web Document tab, select the Change Icon... button.
Next, download the icon from the link below. Convert the downloaded image into an ICO file format using an online image converter before proceeding. Finding an ICO file directly allows skipping this conversion step.
Using File Explorer, select the downloaded icon to use.
That completes the setup process.
Adding the original Copilot icon to the shortcut gives the desktop a cleaner, more finished look.
- Creating a desktop shortcut for Copilot in Windows 11 allows quick and easy access to the feature directly from the desktop.
- Following the steps, users can efficiently launch Copilot without navigating menus or searching for the feature.
- Using the original Copilot icon adds a personalized touch to the desktop shortcut, enhancing the overall user experience.
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