虽然快捷方式很有用，但知道如何从桌面添加和删除图标有助于避免混乱并保持一切整洁(everything tidy)。默认情况下仅显示一个图标，Windows 10和Windows 11似乎鼓励“干净”桌面(” desktop)，但您可以添加任意数量的快捷方式，只要它们适合您的屏幕即可。本教程说明了如何添加和删除桌面图标或快捷方式，帮助您在运行Windows 10或Windows 11的(Windows 11)计算机或设备(computer or device)上快速访问所需的任何内容：
第一(First)件事：关于桌面图标或快捷方式
桌面(Desktop)图标或快捷方式是在Windows 10和Windows 11中访问您最喜欢的位置的最有效方式之一。它们可以节省您在文件和文件夹中“挖掘”的时间。除了您可以创建的常规快捷方式以访问您喜爱的应用程序、文件、文件夹和网页之外，Windows操作系统还具有一组预定义的桌面图标。在以前版本的Windows(Windows)上，这些标准图标中的大多数默认显示在您的桌面上，但是从Windows 7开始，只显示一个图标：回收站(Recycle Bin)。但是，让我们看看这些标准Windows 快捷方式(Windows shortcuts)的作用：
您可以在Windows 10和 Windows 11中启用的预定义桌面图标
- 这台 PC(This PC) - 允许您浏览您的计算机和网络上其他计算机的共享内容：分区、文件夹、文件、库等。
- 网络(Network)- 显示当前连接到您的网络的计算机列表以及它们与网络共享的文件夹和设备。
- 控制面板(Control Panel)- 访问重要系统设置的经典方式。
- 用户(User)文件(s Files)（用户名文件夹(Username folder)）- 提供对与您的特定用户帐户关联的文件和文件夹的快速访问：文档(Documents)、下载(Downloads)、音乐(Music)、图片(Pictures)等。
- 回收站(Recycle Bin)- 临时存储已删除的文件和文件夹，直到它们被永久删除。
如何在Windows(Windows)中将图标添加到桌面
根据您要添加的桌面图标或快捷方式的类型，该过程会有所不同。如果您想知道如何在Windows 10(Windows 10)和Windows 11中为打开某个程序、文件、文件夹或网站的桌面添加图标，我们将在我们的指南中有关为应用程序、文件创建快捷方式的相应章节中讨论详细信息、文件夹和网页。
但是，当涉及到预定义的一组桌面图标时，情况就不一样了。
如何在Windows 10中添加桌面图标(Windows 10)
要在Windows 10(Windows 10)中添加更多标准快捷方式，您首先需要访问“桌面图标设置”(“Desktop Icon Settings”)窗口。右键单击或按住桌面上的空白区域，然后单击或点击底部的个性化选项。(Personalize)
在 Windows 10 中访问个性化
选择左栏中的主题。(Themes)然后，在右侧，一直向下滚动并单击或点击相关设置下的(Related Settings)“桌面图标设置”(“Desktop icon settings”)链接。
(Access Desktop icon)从Windows 10(Windows 10)中的“主题”选项卡(Themes tab)访问桌面图标设置
“桌面图标设置”(“Desktop Icon Settings”)窗口打开，显示您可以启用或禁用的默认图标。选中复选框以选择要在桌面上显示的图标，然后单击或点击确定(OK)或应用(Apply)。
选择要在Windows 10中显示的图标(Windows 10)
如何在Windows 11中添加标准桌面图标(Windows 11)
要访问Windows 11中的(Windows 11)“桌面图标设置”(“Desktop Icon Settings”)窗口，请右键单击或按住桌面的空白区域。从上下文菜单中单击(Click)或点击个性化。(Personalize)
在 Windows 11 中访问个性化
这将打开个性化(Personalization)设置窗口。从右窗格访问主题部分。(Themes)
单击(Click)或点击个性化选项卡中的主题(Personalization tab)
接下来，向下滚动到“相关设置(Related settings)”部分，然后单击或点击“桌面图标设置”(“Desktop icon settings)。”
访问桌面图标设置
这将打开“桌面图标设置”(“Desktop Icon Settings”)窗口。它在Windows 10(Windows 10)和Windows 11中看起来很相似，显示了您可以启用或禁用的默认图标列表。选中复选框以选择桌面上所需的图标。
注意：(NOTE:)计算机框(Computer)对应于这台电脑(This PC)图标。
选择要在Windows 11中显示的图标(Windows 11)
按OK或Apply，快捷方式将显示在桌面上。
现在显示桌面图标
如果您尽最大努力在屏幕上看不到任何快捷方式或桌面图标，则可能需要恢复它们。我们在恢复默认Windows(Windows)快捷方式及其图标的指南中详细介绍了将它们恢复到桌面的确切步骤。
如何在Windows中从桌面上删除图标(Windows)
当您将它们安装在Windows 计算机或设备(Windows computer or device)上时，大多数程序和应用程序默认会在您的桌面上添加一个快捷方式，以便于访问。随着时间的推移，桌面上的项目过多会使您更难找到您要查找的内容，因此最好了解如何在Windows 10或 Windows 11 中从桌面上删除快捷方式。但是，说明会有所不同，具体取决于无论您是想删除快捷方式、删除Windows 桌面图标，还是暂时隐藏桌面图标以在(Windows desktop)Windows 10或 Windows 11中享受您选择的壁纸。
如何从桌面删除快捷方式
除了回收站(Recycle Bin)，您可以像删除任何其他文件一样从桌面删除任何快捷方式。最简单的方法是选择要删除的快捷方式，然后按键盘上的Delete键。
如何使用键盘删除快捷方式
如果您想知道如何使用光标从Windows 10和Windows 11的桌面上删除快捷方式，您可以右键单击或按住图标以打开上下文菜单。然后，如果您使用的是 Windows 10 ，请单击或点击(click or tap)删除。(Delete)
如何从Windows 10的上下文菜单中删除桌面快捷方式(Windows 10)
在Windows 11(Windows 11)引入的新右键菜单中，单击或点击(click or tap)第一部分中的删除(Delete)（垃圾桶）图标。
如何从Windows 11的上下文菜单中删除桌面快捷方式(Windows 11)
或者，在Windows 10和Windows 11中，您可以获取快捷方式，然后将其拖放到回收站(Recycle Bin)。当显示“移至回收站”(“Move to Recycle Bin”)信息时释放。
如何通过将桌面快捷方式拖放到回收站来删除它们(Recycle Bin)
如何在Windows中删除桌面图标(Windows)
要删除回收站(Recycle Bin)和其他标准图标，您必须首先访问“桌面图标设置”(“Desktop Icon Settings)。”按照上一章（关于添加图标的章节）中说明的步骤，然后取消选中您要删除的桌面图标对应的框。
取消选中复选框以删除标准Windows快捷方式
最后，按OK或Apply保存更改，图标将被删除。
如何在Windows中隐藏桌面图标(Windows)
如果您不想永久删除桌面快捷方式，但只是偶尔，您可以选择隐藏桌面图标。Windows 10和Windows 11的说明相同。首先(First)，右键单击或按住桌面的空白区域以打开上下文菜单。然后，访问查看(View)并单击或点击“显示桌面图标”(“Show desktop icons”)选项以取消选中它，隐藏桌面上的所有内容。
如何在Windows 10和 Windows 11中隐藏桌面图标
要再次显示您的项目，请按照相同的步骤单击或点击(click or tap)“显示桌面图标”(“Show desktop icons)。”选中该选项时，将显示您的桌面快捷方式。
您的屏幕上有多少个桌面图标或快捷方式？
了解如何添加更多桌面图标或快捷方式有助于您轻松访问您喜爱的项目。弄清楚如何从桌面上删除快捷方式对于根据您当前的焦点和偏好在(focus and preferences)Windows中组织事物很有用。您的桌面上有多少个快捷方式？除了回收站之外，(Recycle Bin)您是否(Did)在屏幕上启用了任何标准桌面图标？在下面的评论部分让我们知道。
How to add or remove desktop icons (shortcuts) in Windows
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First things first: About desktop icons or shortcuts
Desktop icons or shortcuts are among the most efficient ways to access your favorite locations in Windows 10 and Windows 11. They can save you the time you would otherwise spend “digging” through your files and folders. On top of the regular shortcuts you can create to reach your favorite apps, files, folders, and web pages, Windows operating systems have a predefined set of desktop icons. Most of these standard icons were shown by default on your desktop on previous versions of Windows, but, starting with Windows 7, only one icon was displayed: the Recycle Bin. However, let’s see what each of these standard Windows shortcuts does:
The predefined desktop icons you can enable in Windows 10 and Windows 11
- This PC - allows you to browse your computer and the shared contents of other computers on your network: partitions, folders, files, libraries, and more.
- Network - shows a list of computers currently connected to your network and the folders and devices they share with the network.
- Control Panel - the classic way to access important system settings.
- User’s Files (Username folder) - provides quick access to files and folders associated with your particular user account: Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, and others.
- Recycle Bin - stores deleted files and folders temporarily until they are permanently removed.
How to add an icon to the desktop in Windows
Depending on the type of desktop icons or shortcuts you want to add, the process is different. If you want to know how to add an icon to the desktop that opens a certain program, file, folder, or website in Windows 10 and Windows 11, we discuss the details in the corresponding chapter from our guide on creating shortcuts for apps, files, folders, and web pages.
However, things are not the same when it comes to the predefined set of desktop icons.
How to add desktop icons in Windows 10
To add more standard shortcuts in Windows 10, you first need to access the “Desktop Icon Settings” window. Right-click or press-and-hold on an empty area on your desktop, and then click or tap on the Personalize option at the bottom.
Access Personalize in Windows 10
Select Themes on the left column. Then, on the right, scroll all the way down and click or tap on the “Desktop icon settings” link under Related Settings.
Access Desktop icon settings from the Themes tab in Windows 10
The “Desktop Icon Settings” window opens, displaying the default icons that you can enable or disable. Check the boxes to choose the icons you want shown on the desktop, and then click or tap on OK or Apply.
Select the icons you want displayed in Windows 10
How to add standard desktop icons in Windows 11
To access the “Desktop Icon Settings” window in Windows 11, right-click or press-and-hold on an empty area of your desktop. Click or tap on Personalize from the contextual menu.
Access Personalize in Windows 11
This opens the Personalization settings window. Access the Themes section from the right pane.
Click or tap on Themes in the Personalization tab
Next, scroll down to the Related settings section, and click or tap on “Desktop icon settings.”
Access Desktop icon settings
This opens the “Desktop Icon Settings” window. It looks similar in Windows 10 and Windows 11, showing a list of default icons that you can enable or disable. Check the boxes to choose the icons you want on the desktop.
NOTE: The Computer box corresponds to the This PC icon.
Select the icons you want displayed in Windows 11
Press OK or Apply, and the shortcuts are displayed on the desktop.
The desktop icons are now shown
If you can’t see any shortcuts or desktop icons on your screen despite your best efforts, you might have to restore them. We detailed the exact steps to get them back to your desktop in our guide on restoring default Windows shortcuts and their icons.
How to remove icons from the desktop in Windows
When you install them on your Windows computer or device, most programs and apps add, by default, a shortcut to your desktop for easier access. Over time, having too many items on your desktop can make it harder to find what you’re looking for, so it’s good to know how to remove shortcuts from the desktop in Windows 10 or Windows 11. However, the instructions are different depending on whether you want to delete a shortcut, remove the Windows desktop icons, or temporarily hide desktop icons to enjoy your chosen wallpaper in Windows 10 or Windows 11.
How to delete a shortcut from your desktop
Except for the Recycle Bin, you can delete any shortcut from your desktop the same way you would any other file. The easiest way is to select the shortcut you want to remove and then press Delete on your keyboard.
How to delete a shortcut using the keyboard
If you want to know how to remove shortcuts from the desktop in Windows 10 and Windows 11 using your cursor, you can right-click or press-and-hold on an icon to open a contextual menu. Then, click or tap on Delete if you’re using Windows 10.
How to delete desktop shortcuts from the contextual menu in Windows 10
In the new right-click menu introduced with Windows 11, click or tap on the Delete (trash can) icon in the first section.
How to remove desktop shortcuts from the contextual menu in Windows 11
Alternatively, in both Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can grab a shortcut and then drag and drop it to the Recycle Bin. Release when the message “Move to Recycle Bin” is displayed.
How to delete desktop shortcuts by dragging and dropping them to the Recycle Bin
How to remove desktop icons in Windows
To remove the Recycle Bin and other standard icons, you must first access the “Desktop Icon Settings.” Follow the steps illustrated in the previous chapter (the one about adding icons), and then uncheck the boxes corresponding to the desktop icons you want to get rid of.
Uncheck the boxes to remove standard Windows shortcuts
Finally, press OK or Apply to save your changes, and the icons are removed.
How to hide desktop icons in Windows
If you don’t want to remove your desktop shortcuts for good, but only occasionally, you can choose to hide the desktop icons instead. The instructions are the same for Windows 10 and Windows 11. First, right-click or press-and-hold on an empty area of your desktop to open a contextual menu. Then, access View and click or tap on the “Show desktop icons” option to uncheck it, hiding everything on your desktop.
How to hide desktop icons in Windows 10 and Windows 11
To display your items again, follow the same steps and click or tap on “Show desktop icons.” When the option is checked, your desktop shortcuts are displayed.
How many desktop icons or shortcuts do you have on your screen?
Knowing how to add more desktop icons or shortcuts helps you get easy access to your favorite items. Figuring out how to remove shortcuts from your desktop can be useful to organize things in Windows according to your current focus and preferences. How many shortcuts do you have on your desktop? Did you enable any standard desktop icons on your screen, apart from the Recycle Bin? Let us know in the comments section below.
