desktop7:Shortcut
Creates a shortcut to a file.
Element hierarchy
<desktop7:Shortcut>
Syntax
<desktop7:Shortcut
File = 'A string with a value between 1 and 256 characters in length that cannot contain these characters: <, >, :, ", |, ?, or *.'
Icon = 'A string with a value between 1 and 256 characters in length that cannot contain these characters: <, >, :, ", |, ?, or *.'
Arguments = 'An optional string with a value between 1 and 256 characters in length.'
PinToStartMenu = 'A boolean value.'
ExcludeFromShowInNewInstall = 'A boolean value.'
Description = 'A string with a value between 1 and 2048 characters in length.'
desktop10:DisplayName = 'An optional string with a value between 1 and 256 characters in length. This string is localizable.'
desktop10:Description = 'An optional string with a value between 1 and 2048 characters in length. This string is localizable.' >
desktop7:AppMigrations?
</desktop7:Shortcut>
Key
?
optional (zero or one)
Attributes and elements
Attributes
Attribute | Description | Data type | Required | Default value |
---|---|---|---|---|
File | The path to the file that is the target of the shortcut. | A string with a value between 1 and 256 characters in length that cannot contain these characters: < , > , : , " , | , ? , or * . |
Yes | |
Icon | The path to the file that is the icon of the shortcut. | A string with a value between 1 and 256 characters in length that cannot contain these characters: < , > , : , " , | , ? , or * . |
Yes | |
Arguments | Arguments to the shortcut. | An optional string with a value between 1 and 256 characters in length. | No | |
PinToStartMenu | A boolean value specifying if the shortcut is pinned to the Start menu. | A boolean value. | No | |
ExcludeFromShowInNewInstall | A boolean value specifying if the shortcut should be excluded from the highlighting that is applied to newly installed apps. | A boolean value. | No | |
Description | The description of the shortcut. | A string with a value between 1 and 2048 characters in length. | No | |
desktop10:DisplayName | The display name for the shortcut. | An optional string with a value between 1 and 256 characters in length. This string is localizable. | No | |
desktop10:Description | The localizable description for the shortcut. | An optional string with a value between 1 and 2048 characters in length. This string is localizable. | No |
Child elements
Child element | Description |
---|---|
desktop7:AppMigrations | Specifies a set of app migration entries for a deactivated shortcut for a recently uninstalled app. |
Parent elements
Parent element | Description |
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Extension | Defines an extensibility point for the application. |
Requirements
Item | Value |
---|---|
Namespace | http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/desktop/windows10/7 |
desktop10 | http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/desktop/windows10/10 |
Minimum OS Version | Windows 10 (Build 19645) |
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