Windows 7 - Smaller desktop icons

colblip · 03-19-2010

Is there a way of adjusting the size of the desktop icons. Mine are larger than I like.

nekkidtruth · 03-19-2010

Right click on your desktop and go to view. It will allow you to set Large, Medium or Small icons.

Alternatively, you can hold down CTRL and scroll with the wheel on your mouse (if you have a scroll mouse) and it will adjust the size of the icons accordingly.

Desktop Icons - Custom Size

RonRock · 03-19-2010

Nice! Good question. Great answer!

I'd have never thought of it, until I read the question. Just made mine smaller. Love it.

Thanks

whs · 03-19-2010

Hold the CTL down and roll the wheel on the mouse. Works only if no applications are open.

Lomai · 03-19-2010

Quote: Originally Posted by whs

Hold the CTL down and roll the wheel on the mouse. Works only if no applications are open.

Thanks

manhunter2826 · 03-19-2010

I actually tried this on my new computer last week as I dislike the massive icons too but the settings were not retained on boot-up. I'll have another go.

whs · 03-19-2010

Quote: Originally Posted by manhunter2826

I actually tried this on my new computer last week as I dislike the massive icons too but the settings were not retained on boot-up. I'll have another go.

The settings should be retained - both from setting with "view" or with the mouse wheel. If they don't, you have a different problem.

manhunter2826 · 03-19-2010

Quote: Originally Posted by whs

Quote: Originally Posted by manhunter2826

I actually tried this on my new computer last week as I dislike the massive icons too but the settings were not retained on boot-up. I'll have another go.

The settings should be retained - both from setting with "view" or with the mouse wheel. If they don't, you have a different problem.

That's what I thought whs; I'll have another look later after a re-start.

Windows 7 - Smaller desktop icons

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