Windows 10: Window 10, 2 screens with different resolution, Desktop text/icon size problem.

Discus and support Window 10, 2 screens with different resolution, Desktop text/icon size problem. in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hello I use Windows 10. I have two screens set on my pc, one is a 1980X1080 PC monitor and the other a 4K 3840X2160 Smart TV. I have to set... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by AlxP., Mar 12, 2021.

  1. AlxP. Win User

    Window 10, 2 screens with different resolution, Desktop text/icon size problem.


    Hello

    I use Windows 10.


    I have two screens set on my pc, one is a 1980X1080 PC monitor and the other a 4K 3840X2160 Smart TV.


    I have to set "Change the size of text, apps, and other items" to 200% in order for everything on the 4K TV to look proportional.


    I used to have text size and other proportional related problems with some apps, others had problem with the 4K TV, others with the PC monitor.

    But I found a solution, I go to each problematic app's exe file and tick it to "Override high DPI scaling behavior" and set "Scaling performed by:" to System and most of them seem to work ok after that.


    For one problem I haven't found solution yet and this happens only on my PC monitor:


    On the Desktop when I move a file to a folder for example the text that pops out is huge:


    Window 10, 2 screens with different resolution, Desktop text/icon size problem. 993e9b3c-209c-49b4-8464-47ecc3594f8e?upload=true.png


    And the area around the hidden icons on the Start Up is bigger that it should be:


    Window 10, 2 screens with different resolution, Desktop text/icon size problem. 3c8cda26-5bd3-4855-b353-6fa76dbd124e?upload=true.png


    Is there a way to fix this particular problem or an overall solution for the different resolutions to not clash with each other, so I will not have to go to each app that has a problem and tweak its settings?


    Thank you.

    :)
     
    AlxP., Mar 12, 2021
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  2. erniewain Win User

    icon text size

    hi there this was not realy helpful, i only want to change the text size of icons and change the text so it looks better on my screen, but thanks for trying ok
     
    erniewain, Mar 12, 2021
    #2
  3. 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 12, 2021
    #3
  4. Window 10, 2 screens with different resolution, Desktop text/icon size problem.

    Reducing the size of text in Windows 10

    Hi,

    I appreciate your efforts.

    Try to change the resolution of the screen and check if it helps.

    • Right-click on the desktop. Click on Display Settings.
    • Click on Advanced Display Settings.
    • Then try to change the resolution to recommended one.
    If the issue persists, then try to change the text size.

    • Right-click on the desktop. Click on Display Settings.
    • Click on Advanced Display Settings.
    • Click on Advanced sizing of text and other items.
    • Then click on change only the text size. In the drop down select Icons and size. Click on Apply.

    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Kalpana Shankarappa, Mar 12, 2021
    #4
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