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3 Ways to Change the Icon Size on a Windows 11 Desktop
Change desktop icon sizes with these quick steps
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Updated onOctober 5, 2023
updated onOctober 5, 2023
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Some of our readers have requested to know how to change the desktop icon size in Windows 11 without changing the display resolution.
The size of desktop icons can be affected by other activities on the PC, thereby disrupting your personalization settings. Hence, we have outlined ways to change them.
Why are my icons so big in Windows 11?
There can be several reasons why your Windows 11 icons are so big. The following are some of the potential reasons:
Now that you know some potential reasons why your desktop icon size has increased, let’s proceed to how to change the desktop icon size in Windows 11.
How do I change my desktop icon size without affecting the resolution?
1. Change the icon size through the context menu
The above fix is easy to access right from your desktop and does not affect its resolution.
If you also need to knowhow to change the desktop icon in Windows 11, you can follow the instructions provided in our dedicated guide.
2. Change the icon size via keyboard/mouse shortcuts
You can check our detailed guide to know more aboutkeyboard shortcutsin Windows 11, too.
3. Change the font size on your desktop
After personalizing the settings, you can change the large desktop icons in Windows 11.
To improve your designs, you can explore our dedicated guide onhow to change font size in Windows 11.
Meanwhile, if yourWindows 11 taskbar is too largeand you must adjust it to fit several icons, you can check out this guide.
If you haven’t upgraded your OS yet, here’show to change icon size in Windows 10.
You can try any of the fixes in this article to know which works best for you. If you have any questions or suggestions, please use the comments section below.
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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