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Q135077: WD97: How to Create a Document Shortcut on Desktop

Article: Q135077
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbole kbdta word97
Last Modified: 14-NOV-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows 
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SUMMARY
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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
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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.

Additional query words: object jump link

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Keywords          : kbole kbdta word97 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Issue type        : kbhowto

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