Windows 10: Recent update can't have large icons in file explorer

Discus and support Recent update can't have large icons in file explorer in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; In the last update my file explorer no longer has the option to have large icons in the file explorer. How do I get this back. Specifically under... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by 1jwclark, Nov 16, 2023.

  1. 1jwclark Win User

    Recent update can't have large icons in file explorer


    In the last update my file explorer no longer has the option to have large icons in the file explorer. How do I get this back. Specifically under recent the current size of the files are difficult to see. Thanks in advance

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    1jwclark, Nov 16, 2023
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  2. File Explorer not showing Extra large icons

    Hi,

    The icons might be set to appear in medium or small icons. For you to get extra large icons, follow these steps:

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Right-click in an empty space and navigate to View > Extra large icons.

    Let us know how it goes so we can further assist you.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Nov 16, 2023
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  3. JCherner Win User
    File Explorer not showing Extra large icons

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    JCherner, Nov 16, 2023
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  4. Recent update can't have large icons in file explorer

    Files & Folders View as medium or large Icons

    To assist you better, we would suggest that you try to follow the steps below:

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Once you are viewing a folder, right click an empty space within the File Explorer window and select View from the dialogue menu, then choose Large or any icon you wanted to use. Alternatively, you can use the following shortcut keys on the keyboard to
      change your View settings:
    • CTRL + SHIFT + 1 Extra Large
    • CTRL + SHIFT + 2 Large icons
    • CTRL + SHIFT + 3 Medium Icons
    • CTRL + SHIFT + 4 Small Icons
    • CTRL + SHIFT + 5 List
    • CTRL + SHIFT + 6 Details
    • CTRL + SHIFT + 7 Tiles
    • CTRL + SHIFT + 8 Content
    3. Once you have the view set, you can make it the default view for

    every folder.

    4. Click Apply, then click OK.

    Update us on the result.
     
    Marivel Man, Nov 16, 2023
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