Windows 10: How do I change the font size of the names under my desktop icons?

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  1. billrig Win User

    How do I change the font size of the names under my desktop icons?


    How do I change the font size of the names under my desktop icons?

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    billrig, Aug 14, 2018
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  2. 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, Aug 14, 2018
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  3. How to change the desktop icon font

    hello JeffRoberts3

    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.
     
    Pedro Bruguera, Aug 14, 2018
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  4. Chief400 Win User

    How do I change the font size of the names under my desktop icons?

    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, Aug 14, 2018
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