See http://www.slipstick.com/dev/launchform.htm#shortcut for the correct syntax for launching a published with a Windows shortcut.

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Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
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> Does anyone have any ideas as to how a custom form can be opened via an
> icon/shortcut on the desktop. Tried saving the form as a template and
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> Paul