I cannot create a shortcut to desktop

when i uesd explorer i could right click on the mouse and hit create short cut to desktop and now it only brings up bookmark when i right click
and also the same with cut and paste is not there any more either not when i right click please help me i am not very good with computers thank you john e i have beta

https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Creating+a+desktop+shortcut+to+a+web+page

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