Windows 11 offers only two ways to access Microsoft Copilot: open it from the taskbar or use theWin + Cshortcut key. But what if you prefer a desktop shortcut for Microsoft Copilot instead?
A Copilot desktop shortcut is helpful if you hide the AI assistant icon from the taskbar and free up more space. Let’s create a Copilot desktop shortcut using the Shortcut wizard in Windows 11.
How to Create a Copilot Desktop Shortcut in Windows 11
You can quickly create a Copilot desktop shortcut using the Shortcut wizard. Once done,customize it with a suitable icon, and you are good to go. Here’s how to do it:
You can further personalize the shortcut with a Copilot icon for quickly identifying it among other desktop shortcuts. To change the Copilot desktop shortcut icon:
Adding a Copilot Shortcut to Your Windows 11 Desktop
A Copilot shortcut makes it easy to launch the app from your desktop. With the shortcut in place, you may disable the Copilot option from the taskbar to make space for a more frequently used app. If you prefer, with a bit of tweaking to your Windows Registry, you can also make the AI assistant part of your desktop context menu.
