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# Create a new '''shortcut'''.
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# Create a new shortcut, then {{key|Right Click}} on the shortcut and choose '''Properties'''.
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# {{key|Right Click}} on the shortcut and choose '''Properties''' and select the '''Shortcut''' tab.
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# Under the '''Shortcut''' tab, find the '''Target''' field.  
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# Write any arguments after the quotes, then click '''OK'''.
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# Write your arguments after the double quotes <code>"{{p|game}}\game.exe" -windowed</code> then click '''OK'''.
 
  
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{{ii}} For Non-Steam games, see [[#Custom Steam library shortcuts|Steam library shortcuts]]
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"{{p|game}}\game.exe" -command
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Revision as of 19:18, 5 April 2015

Commonly used to force windowed modes, custom specific resolutions or force certain hidden settings.

Windows

Common desktop shortcuts

For generic Windows desktop shortcuts.
Instructions

Steam games launch options

Instructions

Custom Steam library shortcuts

Command lines arguments for games added through the Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library option.
Instructions

Origin

Instructions