How To Change The Icon Size In Windows 10

By Technobezz

First Published on June 25, 2018

This article is 6 years old.

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While many people prefer default settings in Windows 10, some like to spice up things a bit and make some changes. The good thing is that Windows OS lets you set almost everything according to your desires. It goes for the sizes of icons as well. So, if you are wondering how to change the icon size in Windows 10, you are just where you should be. We are going to share a guide to show you how to do it for not only the desktop icons but for file explorer and taskbar icons as well.

How to change the icon size in Windows 10: Desktop icons

Let’s start with the desktop icons first. If you do not like the current size, you can change it, and set the suitable size. The process is extremely simple. Here is what you need to do.

Go to your desktop, and right-click on the empty space.

From the options that will show up, select View.

You will now see additional options: Large Icons, Medium Icons, Small Icons.

On Windows 10, medium size is set as default. So, what you need to do is just choose the size that suits you the most. That’s it.

How to change the icon size in Windows 10: File Explorer icons

If you want to make the changes in terms of icons size in File Explorer, follow the steps below. But, before you begin, keep in mind that if you make some changes in a particular place in File Explorer, changes won’t be made everywhere, but for that specific place only.

Open File Explorer. Then, click View. Right there, you can set the size of the icons. Choose one of the following: Small icons, Medium icons, Large icons, or Extra large icons.

How to change the icon size in Windows 10: Taskbar icons

If you want to change taskbar icons, you can do it in a few seconds. As the things we have just mentioned above, this one is also very simple. Here is what to do.

Go to your desktop. Right-click on the empty space, and then click Display Settings.

In the Display Settings, just drag the slider under “Change the size of text, apps, and other items”.

When you are done, just click Apply.

Changing the icon size in Windows 10 is nothing complicated. Just consider which icons you want to change, and follow the above-mentioned steps. You’ll be done in no time.