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 double-click. Copilot is an artificial intelligence tool that answers questions, summarizes text, and changes computer settings using plain English.
Microsoft introduced Copilot in Windows 11 build 23493. Placing this icon directly on your desktop gives you instant access to the assistant whenever you need it without hunting through menus.
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
You can make a Copilot desktop shortcut in Windows 11 by using a special web address that opens the AI assistant directly from your main screen. This gives you quick access without needing to open your web browser first. Just follow a few steps to set up the custom shortcut on your desktop in less than a minute.
Learn more about creating a desktop shortcut here.
Copy 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, such as Copilot.
Click the Finish button when done. A new icon with the name you created appears on the desktop.
Right-click the new icon and select Properties to change its appearance.
On the Properties window, under the Web Document tab, select the Change Icon... button.
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 lets you skip 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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