Windows 10: Help! How can i resize this border thing around the desktop icons?

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  1. Help! How can i resize this border thing around the desktop icons?


    This white border appeared larger when i turn on my laptop, i don't know why i haven't anything in the past that would change the white border thing around the desktop icons. Can this be resized in any way?

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    CallMeNathan, Mar 13, 2023
    #1

  2. resize desktop icons

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and your interest in Windows 10.

    Method 1:

    To change the desktop icons take the steps below:

    · Right click on an empty area of the desktop

    · Select ‘View’

    From here we will have three options:

    · Large Icons

    · Medium Icons

    · Classic Icons

    Method 2:

    To resize the icons on Windows 10 follow the instructions provided below and check if it helps.

    • Press Windows logo key + I key.
    • Click on System.
    • In Display tab, increase the percentage or bar under change the size of text, apps and other items.
    • Click on Apply button.
    Keep us posted with the status of the issue.
     
    Akheel Ahmed, Mar 13, 2023
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  3. S WMARR Win User
    Windows 10 desktop Icon resizing?

    I found out how to resize desktop icons, see below ,

    To change the desktop icons take the steps below:

    · Right click on an empty area of the desktop

    · Select ‘View’



    From here we will have three options:

    · Large Icons

    · Medium Icons

    · Classic Icons



    When you select the options listed above the icons will change based on the size selected.
     
    S WMARR, Mar 13, 2023
    #3
  4. S WMARR Win User

    Help! How can i resize this border thing around the desktop icons?

    resize my desktop icons, in windows 10

    To change the desktop icons take the steps below:

    · Right click on an empty area of the desktop

    · Select ‘View’

    From here we will have three options:

    · Large Icons

    · Medium Icons

    · Classic Icons

    When you select the options listed above the icons will change based on the size selected.
     
    S WMARR, Mar 13, 2023
    #4
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