How to create desktop shortcuts for Microsoft Office apps in Windows 10?

Question

This seems like it should be super straightforward, but I can't for the life of me figure it out. In case it's helpful and relevant, I'm using Office 365.

Answer 1

Borrowing from @Mcore8x's answer for a similar question, you can navigate to

shell:AppsFolder

using the Run dialog or entering it into Explorer's address bar.

You can use those items show to create shortcuts onto Desktop or other places.

Answer 2

This seems like it should be super straightforward, but I can't for the life of me figure it out.

All you have to do is copy and paste the shortcut that exists at C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs onto your desktop