How do I move my apps from my library to my desktop on a MacAir

I've just received my MacAir and synced my phone to it.  I see all my apps in my library however when I click and drag to the desktop they do not show up right and I cannot click to open.  I'm new to Mac and am converting from the PC world.  Any help and guidance would be greatly appreciated! 

You should leave your applications in the applications directory.  You can drag an app to the dock for fast access but this is an alias pointer, the app itself remains in the apps directory.  You can also use the four finger pinch gesture to start Launchpad to select apps.

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