I didn't want multiple copies of the same excel file. Hence, the interest in finding the answer. Any kind of help would be nice to have.

CodePudding user response：

On Mac OS, rightclick on the file and select make alias. Then drag the alias to wherever you want like onto the desktop.

I keep my desktop clear by having 1 folder with all the aliases in - neater than spread over the desktop.

CodePudding user response：

Create a desktop shortcut for an Office program If you are using Windows 10 (FYI... I tried in window 11)

1. Click the Windows key, and then browse to the Office program for which you want to create a desktop shortcut.

2. Left-click the name of the program, and drag it onto your desktop.

A shortcut for the program appears on your desktop. Just Drag and drop to the respective folder of interest.

credits: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/create-a-desktop-shortcut-for-an-office-program-or-file-9a8df64b-cd87-4700-95cc-4bc3e2a962da