3

Is it possible to create a shortcut to a web page on the desktop from Google Chrome? I remember that Internet Explorer had a feature like this, does it exist in Chrome as well?

1 Answer 1

8

Yes. Just drag the globe in the left-hand corner of the omnibar to your desktop

5
  • On Ubuntu 12.04, this appears to create a full copy of the webpage, and not a shortcut to the web page. Is this how it's supposed to work? Jul 11, 2012 at 15:25
  • Well that's weird (works in windows, which isn't saying much); it's supposed to just be a shortcut to the url itself. Are you using chromomium or google-chrome? (they have subtle differences). I'll check on my Mageira in a sec
    – qweet
    Jul 11, 2012 at 15:27
  • I'm using google-chrome. BTW, what's a Mageira? Jul 11, 2012 at 15:40
  • Different linux flavour (don't worry about it). Anyway; when I drag-drop to desktop it gives me the option to link, copy or move. Dunno why it's different for you D:
    – qweet
    Jul 11, 2012 at 15:45
  • When I drag and drop it onto the desktop, it creates a file that contains a copy of web page's source (basically, a local copy of the web page). I'm surprised that it works correctly on Windows but not on Ubuntu (or Linux Mint). Dec 30, 2012 at 7:56

You must log in to answer this question.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged .