How to update the icon of a shortcut?

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How to update the icon of a shortcut?

BenTam 1,761

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Dr. S. Gomathi 700 Reputation points MVP

2023-08-12T04:48:04.4266667+00:00
Hi,

Hope you are asking in Windows 10. Just try the below steps.

Locate the shortcut.

Right-click the shortcut and select "Properties."

Go to the "Shortcut" tab.

Click "Change Icon."

Choose an icon from the list or browse for a custom icon file.

Select the icon and click "OK" or "Apply."

Confirm changes in the Properties window.

Close the Properties window.

Check the shortcut for the updated icon.

If you find this guidance useful, I'd greatly appreciate it if you could consider accepting this response. If there's anything else you're curious about or need more help with, please don't hesitate to ask.

Regards,

Dr. Gomathi S
BenTam 1,761 Reputation points

2023-08-12T08:44:19.92+00:00

It works. Since your answer is put into a comment, is there any way to accept your answer?

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Dr. S. Gomathi 700 Reputation points MVP

2023-08-12T04:48:04.4266667+00:00

Hi,

Hope you are asking in Windows 10. Just try the below steps.

Locate the shortcut.

Right-click the shortcut and select "Properties."

Go to the "Shortcut" tab.

Click "Change Icon."

Choose an icon from the list or browse for a custom icon file.

Select the icon and click "OK" or "Apply."

Confirm changes in the Properties window.

Close the Properties window.

Check the shortcut for the updated icon.

If you find this guidance useful, I'd greatly appreciate it if you could consider accepting this response. If there's anything else you're curious about or need more help with, please don't hesitate to ask.

Regards,

Dr. Gomathi S
BenTam 1,761 Reputation points

2023-08-12T08:44:19.92+00:00

It works. Since your answer is put into a comment, is there any way to accept your answer?

Answer 1

Hania Lian - MSFT 23,106 Microsoft External Staff

Hi

You can update the icon of a shortcut by right-clicking on the shortcut and selecting "Properties". Then, click on the "Change Icon" button and select the new icon you want to use.

Hope the information is helpful.

Best Regards,

Hania Lian

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