# How to Put App Icons on Chromebook Desktop
Are you tired of having to access your favorite apps through the Chromebook app launcher every time you need them? Good news! You can now put app icons on your Chromebook desktop for quick access. Follow these simple steps:
## Step 1: Install the app from the Play Store
To put an app icon on the desktop, you must have the app installed on your Chromebook from the Play Store. If you do not have it installed, follow these steps to download and install:
1. Open the Chromebook app launcher.
2. Select the Play Store app.
3. Search for the app you want to install.
4. Click the “Install” button.
## Step 2: Pin the app to the shelf
The shelf is the bottom bar on your Chromebook, and you can pin frequently used apps to it for quick access. Here’s how to pin an app to the shelf:
1. Open the Chromebook app launcher.
2. Click and hold the app you want to pin.
3. Drag the app down to the shelf and release.
4. The app icon will now appear on the shelf.
## Step 3: Create a desktop shortcut
If you want an app icon on your desktop rather than the shelf, you can create a desktop shortcut:
1. Open the Chromebook app launcher.
2. Find the app you want to create a shortcut for.
3. Click and hold the app.
4. Drag the app to an empty space on the desktop.
5. Release the app.
6. The app shortcut will now appear on the desktop.
## Step 4: Customize the app icon
If you want to change the look of the app icon on the desktop, you can do so:
1. Right-click on the app icon.
2. Select “Edit.”
3. Change the name or icon image.
4. Click “Save.”
## Step 5: Move the app icon
You can move the app icon around the desktop to suit your preferences:
1. Click and hold the app icon.
2. Drag the app icon to where you want it on the desktop.
3. Release the app icon.
## Conclusion
With this simple guide, you can now have your favorite apps on your Chromebook desktop. You can customize the icons and move them around the desktop for a layout that suits your preferences. Enjoy quick access to your apps and improve your Chromebook experience!