Adding a command-line parameter to a Windows shortcut can save time by automatically performing certain tasks as the program launches. For example, you could start Microsoft Word with a specific document open or add-ons loaded, or start a video game with cheat codes enabled just by clicking the shortcut. This simply involves modifying the shortcut properties. The switches available depend on the program. Check the help documentation for your program to see a list of command line switches for it.
Step 1
Right-click the shortcut and click "Properties."
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Step 2
Click inside the Target box and press the "End" key to position the cursor at the end of the command line, outside the quotes enclosing the path to the application.
Step 3
Press "Space" and then enter the command-line switch, usually beginning with a forward slash or hyphen followed by a command. For example, type "/a" (without quotes here and in subsequent commands) or "-windowed=1." Include one space before each switch and each parameter within the same switch.
Step 4
Click "Apply" to save the changes.
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