How to Put Photoshop on Your Desktop

Photoshop is one of the premier photo editing programs out there for both amateurs and professionals. It is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. On both operating systems, adding Photoshop to the desktop allows you to launch the program quickly without going through the Start menu or system folders. If you use Photoshop frequently, this simple task can prove useful.

Instructions

Windows Users

1. Click the "Start" button and click "All Programs."

2. Scroll up the list of installed programs, right-click the Photoshop version you are using, select "Send to" and then click "Desktop (create shortcut)." The Photoshop icon automatically appears on the desktop.

3. Drag and drop the Photoshop icon from the Start menu to the desktop as an alternative method.

Mac Users

1. Click "Finder" on the dock to launch a new finder window.

2. Click "Applications" in the left pane to launch the Applications folder.

3. Scroll down the Applications folder, locate the Photoshop icon and then drag and drop it on the dock on the desktop.

References

• Microsoft Support: Add or Delete Desktop Icons
• Apple Source: Add Your Favorite Programs to the OS X Dock