Windows 10: Windows 11: Change text size ONLY in file explorer

Is it possible to only change the text size within the file explorer? It's always been too small for me. I know you can change the text size across Windows 11, but I only want to increase the size within windows like the file explorer, properties, device manager, etc. I don't want everything to change. Just the windows with the extra small text. Thanks!

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Text Column Width in File Explorer After Changing Text Size in Setting

1. I have tried the tip I mentioned in the original post, but that does not fix it. I can restore the text size, and that fixes it, but then I have small text. I want to have large text and "rows" in File Explorer that seamlessly adjust to the size of the system text. It is pretty obvious that the row height is fixed, and thus when the text size is changed, it does not adjust to accommodate the increase in pixels.

2. Yes, this issue was present in Windows 10.

3. It does not matter if File Explorer is full screen or windowed. I am pretty sure that anyone could replicate this issue by making the system font 200% and then opening File Explorer and View files as a list or detail.

 

changing Windows Explorer text size

Hello Patrick,

If you like, the tutorials below can helps show you how to change the text size for the following items in Windows 10.

• How to Change Text Size of Icons in Windows 10
• How to Change Text Size for Menus in Windows 10
• How to Change Text Size for Message Boxes in Windows 10
• How to Change Text Size for Title Bars in Windows 10
• How to Change Text Size for Tooltips in Windows 10

Another option would be to change the default system font to something that may look better to you.

*Arrow Change Default System Font in Windows 10 Windows 10 Tutorials

 

Font Size File Explorer Windows 10

Hi,

To assist you, kindly provide us additional information.

• Did you make any changes before the issue started?
• Does it happen only with your File Explorer?
  
• Can you please provide us a screenshot of the item that you want the font or the box to be adjusted?

For the meantime, if you simply want to change the font size, we recommend that you follow the steps below:

• Press Windows key + i to open Settings.
  
• In the Settings, choose System -> Display -> Advanced display settings -> Advanced sizing of text and other items.
• In Change only the text size drop-down, choose Icons. Adjust what size you prefer and click Apply.

Let us know how it goes.