Windows Shortcut Arrow Editor

Windows Shortcut Arrow Editor lets you customize the appearance of the shortcut arrow on your desktop interface in various ways. You can use one of the standard variations, or you can browse the program's preloaded image options to find one that suits your style.

The interface of this app is exceptionally streamlined, with a main window offering options for what you want your arrow to look like. These include the Windows default, the classic arrow, no arrow, or a custom design. Selecting the Custom setting takes you to another window where you can scroll through or browse the dozens of icon images that come with the program. Whether you want a little computer or a sports icon, you'll find it in this list. And when you're ready to switch your shortcut arrow up again, just make a different selection, and you're good to go.

Installing this free app seemed to have a few extra steps, but overall it wasn't too inconvenient. While Windows Shortcut Arrow Editor isn't a multifaceted program, it does what it claims, and it does it well. If you'd like to make your shortcut arrows more distinctive, or you just like to mix things up once in a while, this is a good app to try.