Change icon size: Windows 8

Change icon size: Windows 8

In this article we will explain how to change the size of your icons under Windows 8.1 (this method also works for Windows 7 and Vista).

To change the size of your icons under Windows 8.1, there are two methods:

Method 1

  • Click on an empty space on the desktop.
  • While holding the CTRL key down and scroll the mouse wheel
    • Down - to decrease the size of your icons
    • Up - to increase the size of your icons

Method 2

  • Right-click on an empty space on the desktop > View.
  • Select the icon size.
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