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        "content": "<p>Here\u2019s a step-by-step way to create a desktop link (shortcut) to a URL using Windows, with keyboard commands that work well when using JAWS. These steps assume you\u2019re using Windows 10 or later.</p>\n<hr />\n<h3>Steps to Create a Desktop Shortcut to a URL</h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Navigate to the website in your browser.</strong><br />\nUse your browser (Edge, Chrome, Firefox) and go to the URL you want to make a shortcut for.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Copy the URL.</strong>  </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press <code>Alt + D</code> to move focus to the address bar.  </li>\n<li>Then press <code>Ctrl + A</code> to select the full URL.  </li>\n<li>Press <code>Ctrl + C</code> to copy it.<br />\nThis sequence is mentioned in JAWS-known tips for copying web addresses. (<a href=\"https://www.toptechtidbits.com/184.html?utm_source=openai\">toptechtidbits.com</a>)</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Show the desktop.</strong><br />\nPress <code>Windows Key + D</code> to go to the desktop view. If any item is already selected by JAWS, press <code>Ctrl + Spacebar</code> to deselect it so you can open the context menu properly. (<a href=\"https://www.toptechtidbits.com/184.html?utm_source=openai\">toptechtidbits.com</a>)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Open a context menu on the desktop.</strong><br />\nPress <code>Shift + F10</code> (or the Applications key, if your keyboard has one). This opens the desktop's right click menu. (<a href=\"https://www.toptechtidbits.com/184.html?utm_source=openai\">toptechtidbits.com</a>)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Create a new shortcut.</strong>  </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use arrow keys to navigate: press Down Arrow until you hear \u201cNew,\u201d then Right Arrow to open that submenu.  </li>\n<li>Arrow Down to \u201cShortcut\u201d and press Enter. (<a href=\"https://www.toptechtidbits.com/184.html?utm_source=openai\">toptechtidbits.com</a>)</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Enter the location of the shortcut.</strong>  </p>\n<ul>\n<li>When prompted, press <code>Ctrl + V</code> to paste the URL you copied earlier.  </li>\n<li>Press Tab until you reach the \u201cNext\u201d button and hit Enter. (<a href=\"https://www.toptechtidbits.com/184.html?utm_source=openai\">toptechtidbits.com</a>)</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Name your shortcut.</strong>  </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Type a name that describes the site (for example \u201cFreedom Scientific\u201d or \u201cMy Bank\u201d).  </li>\n<li>Tab to \u201cFinish\u201d and press Enter. The shortcut will now appear on the desktop. (<a href=\"https://www.toptechtidbits.com/184.html?utm_source=openai\">toptechtidbits.com</a>)</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<hr />\n<h3>Using the Shortcut</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Once on the desktop, you can press <code>Enter</code> on the shortcut to open the link in your default browser.</li>\n<li>If you want a keyboard substitute to open the website without navigating to the desktop, you can assign a keyboard shortcut to the shortcut after it\u2019s created (see below).</li>\n</ul>\n<hr />\n<h3>Optional: Assigning a Hotkey to the Shortcut</h3>\n<p>After you\u2019ve created the shortcut:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Navigate to the desktop (<code>Windows Key + D</code>).</li>\n<li>Use arrow keys to reach the shortcut, then press <code>Application Key</code> or <code>Shift + F10</code> to open its context menu.</li>\n<li>Use arrow keys to go to \u201cProperties\u201d and press Enter.</li>\n<li>Press Tab until you reach the \u201cShortcut key\u201d field.</li>\n<li>Type the keys you want (for example, <code>Ctrl + Alt + F</code>). Windows will show the full hotkey name.  </li>\n<li>Tab to the \u201cOK\u201d or \u201cApply\u201d button and press Enter.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>After this setup, whenever you press that key combination, it opens the URL directly.</p>\n<hr />\n<p>If you tell me which version of Windows you're using (e.g. Windows 10, Windows 11), I can help adjust any steps if they differ slightly for your system.</p>"
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