Now when you double-click that icon it will open Google Docs in your default Web browser. Since Google has kept the desktop versions of their productivity apps in browsers, then you can simply create shortcuts to those apps on the desktop of your Windows or Mac computer. The only downside is that these apps can be difficult to launch quickly from a desktop due to the loading time.ĭid you know that it’s easy to create a desktop shortcut for your favorite Google productivity app? Whether you want quick access to Docs, Sheets, or Slides, you have the option of generating shortcuts to specific files. Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides are convenient options when you want to create or edit documents, and need to access your files remotely. Typically you will open a Web browser and navigate to the applications, but you might be looking for a way to make them more accessible from your computer’s desktop.
The suite of Google apps that are available to Google users includes a presentation tool called Google Slides, a spreadsheet tool called Google Sheets, and a word processing tool via the Google Docs app.
