Windows 10: How to change icon size displayed on screen ?

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  1. trailseek Win User

    How to change icon size displayed on screen ?


    How to change size of ICONS displayed on screen of WIN 10 Home edition ???

    :)
     
    trailseek, Mar 8, 2019
    #1
  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, Mar 8, 2019
    #2
  3. Changed screen size

    Hi,

    For us to better assist with your concern on screen size, we'd like to ask a few questions.

    • Did you make any changes or updates to your computer prior to the issue?
    • Have you tried any troubleshooting steps before posting this concern? If yes, what are those?
    • Have you tried changing the screen resolution of your monitor?

    To change the screen resolution, you can check the steps below to change your screen resolution.

    • On Desktop mode, right click and choose Display settings.
    • On the right pane, click Display.
    • On Resolution, choose the recommended screen resolution for your monitor.
    • Once your done, click on Keep changes.

    For more information to get the best display of your monitor, refer to this
    article
    .

    Looking forward to your response.
     
    Reymichael Ros, Mar 8, 2019
    #3
  4. Arun B J Win User

    How to change icon size displayed on screen ?

    change desk icon size in windows 10

    Hi Beth,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern regarding the issue that you are facing.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps

    • Go to system tray and click on all settings
    • Select system, click on display
    • Go to the right side of the Display segment and use the slider to
      change the size of text, apps and other items on your Windows 10
    To resize the desktop icons, select all the icons on the desktop (or only the ones you want to resize), hold down the Control key and rotate the mouse wheel. All of the selected icons will resize.



    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help

    Thanks and Regards
     
    Arun B J, Mar 8, 2019
    #4
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