How Do You Make Desktop Icons Smaller In Windows?
To make desktop icons smaller in Windows (XP), all you need to do is navigate to the right settings options, change a couple of settings there, click ‘OK’, and Voila! Done deal! Assumptions: This article assumes the following basics: 1. Applies to Windows XP; probably applies to other Windows versions as well, but I’m not certain of that. 2. Assumes your current desktop icon size is now at ‘default’, and not already enlarged via desktop settings. Begin by viewing your desktop; preferably with no other programs open. Right click on any open area of your desktop, then left click on ‘Properties’. This opens a pop-up window titled ‘Display Properties’. Click the ‘Appearance’ tab, then click the ‘Effects’ button, which opens another pop-up titles ‘Effects’ (who knew?); if the box next to ‘Use large icons’ is checked, un-checking that will reduce current desktop icon size to Windows XP default size; considerably smaller than current. Click the ‘OK’ button, which closes the ‘Effects’ pop-up,
