Windows 10: Desktop icons align to the left when updating / re-saving it's file

Discus and support Desktop icons align to the left when updating / re-saving it's file in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello. This thing annoys me since ever in any computer with windows... I do NOT have any auto rearranging on or anything, but simply, i want to keep... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by AngiShy, Oct 15, 2022.

  1. AngiShy Win User

    Desktop icons align to the left when updating / re-saving it's file


    Hello. This thing annoys me since ever in any computer with windows... I do NOT have any auto rearranging on or anything, but simply, i want to keep some of my files, folders and other icons aligned on the left side of the screen and some aligned on the right side of the screen. But when i need to edit file of any icon aligned to the right and i re-save it, the icon authomatically aligns to the left side again. Is there a way to make that stop and make the icon stay where i left it the last time?

    :)
     
    AngiShy, Oct 15, 2022
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  2. Cannot put icons on the left side of my desktop

    Hi Charlie,

    You should be able to arrange your desktop icons however you want. Since you want them all aligned on the left side of your desktop screen, we suggest that you follow these steps:

    • Right-click at a blank area on your desktop.
    • Hover on View.
    • In the right pane, look for Auto arrange icons. If it's checked, make sure to uncheck it.
    • Hover again on View.
    • This time, check Align icons to grid. Your icons should now be aligned on the left side of the screen.

    Let us know if the issue persists so we can further assist you.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Oct 15, 2022
    #2
  3. My Desktop Icons shift to the left edge on a weekly basis

    Hi,

    To assist you better, I would like to get more information regarding the issue that you re facing.

    Does that mean that you customize the icons on the desktop and it will auto arrange to the left side of the desktop?

    As an initial troubleshooting step, I suggest you to uncheck the option
    Align icons to the Grid
    option. To do so,

    • Right click on the desktop.
    • Click on View.
    • Uncheck Align icons to the Grid option.
    Hope the information helps if the issue still persists, reply with the more information regarding the issue that you are facing. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Oct 15, 2022
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  4. Paolo Mag Win User

    Desktop icons align to the left when updating / re-saving it's file

    My desktop icons move to a grid on the left for no reason

    Hello,

    If your icons are aligned to a grid, this means that the settings of your desktop are currently auto arranged and automatically aligned. Since you want to rearrange your desktop icons on however you like them, we suggest that you follow these steps:

    • Right-click at a blank area on your desktop.
    • Hover on View.
    • In the right pane, look for Auto arrange icons. If it's checked, make sure to uncheck it.
    • Hover again on View.
    • This time, look for Align icons to grid. If it's checked, make sure to uncheck it.

    After doing these steps, you'll be able to rearrange all your desktop icons again on how you want it.

    Let us know how it goes and if you need further assistance, feel free to post back.
     
    Paolo Mag, Oct 15, 2022
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