How to Create a Shortcut to the Current Web Page

ID: Q168124

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01, 4.01 Service Pack 1, 5 for Windows 95
• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01, 4.01 Service Pack 1, 5 for Windows NT 4.0
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 for Windows 98
• Microsoft Windows 98

SUMMARY

While you are viewing a Web page in Internet Explorer, you can quickly save a shortcut to that Web page on your desktop or in a folder. This article describes how to create a shortcut to the current Web page.

MORE INFORMATION

To create a shortcut to the current Web page, drag the System (the "e" on a blank document) icon from the left side of the Internet Explorer title bar to your desktop or a folder. When you double-click the Internet shortcut, Internet Explorer starts and loads the Web page the shortcut points to.

Additional query words: 4.00 4.01 5.0 5.00 short cut

Keywords          : kbui msiew95 msient win98 msiew98 
Version           : WINDOWS:4.0,4.01,5,98
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbhowto

Last Reviewed: March 18, 1999