WD97: How to Create a Document Shortcut

ID: Q135077


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word 97 for Windows


SUMMARY

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

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

Keywords : kbole kbdta word97
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto


Last Reviewed: October 22, 1999
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