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Tip #1471 - Bigger Desktop Icons

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Q:
Is there a way to make my Desktop icons bigger?

A:
You can use this tip to make them bigger or smaller. I'll also show you how to change the label font and its size.

Windows XP

Right-click the desktop and choose "Properties" Select the "Appearance" tab then click the "Advanced" button.

Under "Item", pick "Icon" from the drop down list. Under "Size" use the arrow keys to make the icons bigger or smaller (you could also type in a number).

Click "Apply" to make changes. If you don't like how it looks, follow the procedure again.

You'll also notice "Font" and "Size". This is where you can change these settings. If you make large fonts, you may need to use a smaller font to prevent overlapping.

If you don't like the way the icons are spaced you can always change that too. Under "Item" select "Icon Spacing (Horizontal)" or "Icon Spacing (Vertical). Choose a number slightly bigger than your icon size and it will adjust the space.

Windows 98/ME

Right-click the desktop and choose "Properties" Select the "Appearance" tab.

Under "Item", pick "Icon" from the drop down list. Under "Size" use the arrow keys to make the icons bigger or smaller (you could also type in a number).

Click "Apply" to make changes. If you don't like how it looks, follow the procedure again.

You'll also notice "Font" and "Size". This is where you can change these settings.

If you make large fonts, you may need to use a smaller font to prevent overlapping or you can change the spacing. Under "Item" select "Icon Spacing (Horizontal)" or "Icon Spacing (Vertical). Choose a number slightly bigger than your icon size and it will adjust the space.

If your spacing changes don't seem to take affect, right-click the desktop and choose "Arrange icons".

Hurray for desktop customization control!

~ David

David Samuel Thomas

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