To do this thing, firstly you need to right-click the shortcut file or folder, rename it blank and hit ALT + 2 5 5. Secondly, go to properties of its file shortcut or folder and find the blank icon. Thirdly, you need hide its file shortcut or folder on its properties by mark "Hidden".
Don't worry about the result, your file shortcut or folder is still there.
If you want to unhide it back, you can do it in Windows Search and search it on the directory where you have saved the file or folder and don't forget to mark "Search Hidden Files and Folders" on the advanced search.
