Windows 10: Setting font size for ONLY my desktop icons? (i.e., NOT for the rest of Windows apps.)

Discus and support Setting font size for ONLY my desktop icons? (i.e., NOT for the rest of Windows apps.) in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; In Windows 7, I could easily set the font type, size and special qualities for my Desktop (i.e., like BOLD, or Italics, etc.) How can I make similar... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by AdlerKF, Jul 18, 2019.

  1. AdlerKF Win User

    Setting font size for ONLY my desktop icons? (i.e., NOT for the rest of Windows apps.)


    In Windows 7, I could easily set the font type, size and special qualities for my Desktop (i.e., like BOLD, or Italics, etc.) How can I make similar changes in Windows 10 ... ONLY for my desktop font??? Thanks!

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    AdlerKF, Jul 18, 2019
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  2. Yolvi Ell Win User

    Font and Icon size

    Hi Vickie,

    It's possible that some settings were accidentally changed, affecting your icons and font size. We'd like to learn more about your concern so that we could provide the proper resolution. We just have a few questions for you:

    • Which build version of Windows 10 is on your computer? To check, click
      Start
      , type winver, and press Enter. For example, 14393.1066.
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    As initial recommendation, we suggest following these steps to change the icon size:

    • Right-click on an empty space on your desktop.
    • Select View.
    • Choose Medium icons or Small icons, whichever you prefer more.

    Additionally, you can change the display size of texts and other items by following these steps:

    • Right-click on an empty space on your desktop.
    • Click Display settings.
    • Under Change the size of text, apps, and other items, drag the slider over to 100%.
    • If the slider is already on 100%, click Advanced display settings.
    • Under Resolution, choose the Recommended option from the drop-down choices.

    We'll wait for your response to our questions and the results of the initial troubleshooting.
     
    Yolvi Ell, Jul 18, 2019
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  3. Change the font of my desktop icons

    Hi Domi,

    Windows 10 make it easier for you to personalize your computer by going to the Settings app. Some options from Control Panel has been moved to the Settings app just to bring all the settings under one roof.

    To change your desktop font, you may follow these steps:

    • Go to Settings.
    • Choose Personalization.
    • Select Themes.
    • Under Themes, select Theme settings.
    • On the left pane, click Change desktop icons.
    To change the font size of the icons on your desktop, refer to these steps:

    • Right-click on your desktop.
    • Click View.
    • Select the font size you prefer for your desktop icon.
    Should you have further questions, feel free to get back to us.
     
    Monica Cam, Jul 18, 2019
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  4. Chief400 Win User

    Setting font size for ONLY my desktop icons? (i.e., NOT for the rest of Windows apps.)

    Desktop Icon Font Size Change


    In Windows 10 do the following to change font SIZE of Desktop icon fonts. 1.) On the desktop, right click on the mouse button 2.) Choose "Display Settings" 3.) On this page In the center, on the bottom, click "Advance Display Settings" 4.) On this page you do not see the entire page and you must scroll down some to see the entire page. After you scroll down, on the far left of the screen (second from bottom) click "Advanced sizing of fonts and other items" 5.) This is where you can make font sizing changes. In the middle of the screen there is a gray box entitled "Title bars." Press the arrow down button within this box 6.) In the list that comes up, select "Icons" 7.) Now, the box reads "Icons." To the immediate right of this box is another box, which is the font "size" box. In the font size box, press the arrow down button and change the size from the default size of 9, to 10, 11, 12, etc (10 is good). 8.) To the immediate right of the font size box is a "Bold" check box. Put your cursor in this box and click your mouse button. It will add a check mark within the box. 9.) You have done it! Close all the boxes you have opened. Now you can read the lettering under the icons.*Cool
     
    Chief400, Jul 18, 2019
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