How to Change Icon Size In Windows 11


key Takeaways

  • To change icon size, right-click on the desktop and select the view option to change the size
  • Press Ctrl+shift+( number 1-4 ) to change icon size

Here we will show you how you can quickly able to change desktop icons using simple steps,

1. Right-click on the desktop or hold the desktop to bring the context menu of windows 

2. Click on the view option 

change size of icon using desktop context menu

3. Select the size of your preferences, there are three sizes 1. Medium 2. Large 3. Small

Keyboard shortcuts to change icon size 

Here are some keyboard shortcuts to make the icon size as you want. There are a total of four keyboard shortcuts to change icons in the following sizes,

Note: To work with these shortcuts you must be on a desktop screen with all opened windows either closed or minimized 

keyboard shortcut for change size of icon

1. Ctrl+ shift+1

2. Ctrl+shift + 2

3. Ctrl+ shift+ 3

4. Ctrl+ shift+4

How to change icon size using the mouse 

Use an external mouse to easily resize icons on a Windows PC,

Press and hold the Ctrl key while scrolling up the mouse to make the desktop icon bigger and scrolling down it to make the desktop icon smaller.

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With real time experience and a computer science degree, Abhishek possesses a profound understanding of windows 11/10 and everyday tech and its potential to solve problems. Learn More