Windows 10: How do I change the desktop icon text color?

Discus and support How do I change the desktop icon text color? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; The articles I found online are either ancient or they do not work. The general idea is to change to orange as a solid color, which supposedly changes... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Ques Tion, Sep 11, 2020.

  1. Ques Tion Win User

    How do I change the desktop icon text color?


    The articles I found online are either ancient or they do not work. The general idea is to change to orange as a solid color, which supposedly changes the text to black, It doesn't. What's the point about personalizing if something that basic is impossible?

    :)
     
    Ques Tion, Sep 11, 2020
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  2. To change Desktop icon text color.

    Hello Vivek,

    We suggest you to follow the steps given in the link below. This will also work in Windows 10:

    How does one change the desktop icon text color in
    Win10


    Note: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore,
    make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following
    article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base. How to back up and restore the registry in Windows:

    How to back up and restore the registry in Windows


    You can also refer to this link as well.

    Let us know what happens.
     
    Anthony Cato, Sep 11, 2020
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  3. d2thomas Win User
    Desktop Icon Color Change - Accessibility Option


    Hello tenforums, I hope you can help.

    A friend of mine who recently upgraded to Windows 10 is legally blind and is struggling with some accessibility options. Here is what we are struggling with: We need to change the font color of desktop icons to black. Certain contrasts are more visible for some impairments and in this case, a yellow background with black bold icon text is the best condition.

    What I've tried:
    • Tried high contrast theme / mode
    • Tried to modify regedit based on a suggestion for 8.1 here.

    Where I've looked:
    • Control Panel - System - Advanced System Settings - Advanced - Performance
    • Personalize - Change Desktop Icons
    • Personalize - Colors
    • Control Panel - Personalization
    • Display Settings
    • Themes - Theme Settings

    I was able to get the text black when using the white high contrast mode, but that option won't work. While it does change the icon text to black, it also takes over many other options that deliver a less than desirable contrast for the user. We originally were thinking we could start with the high contrast theme, save as another theme and then systematically roll back the changes we didn't like, leaving the black text. Does not work - when in high contrast mode it effectively locks out your ability to make certain changes.

    Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
     
    d2thomas, Sep 11, 2020
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  4. How do I change the desktop icon text color?

    Desktop Icon text color

    How do you change the windows 10 desktop icons text color?
     
    GaryJames8, Sep 11, 2020
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