How to Edit a Shortcut in Windows Mobile

The newest incarnation of Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile 7, takes a lot of its cues from the desktop version of Windows 7. Like the desktop version, it allows you to "pin" items to your "Start" menu to act as a shortcut. The phone comes with preinstalled shortcuts, but you can make edits to the group as it fits your needs.

Instructions

Add a Shortcut

1. Navigate to the contact, app or other item you want to add to the shortcuts.

2. Press and hold down on the icon of the item in question.

3. Click "Pin to Start."

Move a Shortcut

1. Press and hold down the icon for the shortcut you want to move on the phone's start menu.

2. Move the icon to its new position as you continue to press and hold the icon.

3. Release the icon to drop it into place.

Delete a Shortcut

1. Press down the icon for your shortcut.

2. Continue to press down on the icon until the dialog box appears.

3. Click "Unpin."

Tips & Warnings

• Adding, repositioning and deleting a Windows 7 shortcut are the only options available. You can't change the properties of a shortcut beyond the position. If you would like to change the properties, you delete the original shortcut and replace it with a new one.

• The Windows Mobile interface may vary depending on the brand and model of the phone you are using. If you are looking for specific information regarding a particular phone, then consult the user manual for that phone.

References

• Windows Phone: Pin Things to Start