Question

desktop icons are also called​

Answer 1

Answer:

Windows uses icons to graphically represent items, such as programs and folders. This is part of Windows GUI, or graphical user interface. ... The Windows desktop contains a range of desktop icons. Many of these icons are known as shortcuts or links to frequently-used programs, folders and files.

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Answer 2

Links or shortcuts

• Desktop icons are also called links or shortcuts. They are used frequently due to their need they are placed on desktop.
• Icons are generally pictogram which are displayed on screen of the computer or desktop. It helps user to navigate the system easily.
• They consist of many folders , files, applications, etc.
• These icons are of frequent use, so when we need any of them we directly peek to computer screen in order to use them.
• Their appearance and size can be changed in order to enhance user experience
• They are small graphical or pictographical representation of the programs and files.

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