Have lost the WORD icon on desktop. How to retrieve it plse?

How did you lose it? If you accidentally deleted it, look in your recycle bin. Is it in your Start Menu? If so, right click on it and select Send to > Desktop as shortcut.

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Thanks, but you did not tell us which VERY GOOD SOLUTION did the trick! The purpose of forums is so EVERYONE can share and learn. Please share with us so everyone can benefit.