How do you resize desktop icons in Windows 8?

Anonymous
2012-12-02T20:52:52+00:00

The icons on my desktop changed to a smaller size. I do not know what cause them to change size. How do I change their size back to what it was?

I have been unable to find any directions on sizing desktop icons for Windows 8.

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Anonymous
2013-01-19T13:10:50+00:00

hmm, I hold down the Crtl key and use the mouse wheel to resize desktop icons.

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2012-12-02T21:11:15+00:00

The icons on my desktop changed to a smaller size. I do not know what cause them to change size. How do I change their size back to what it was?

I have been unable to find any directions on sizing desktop icons for Windows 8.

Hi

The Desktop in Windows 8 works the same way it did in previous versions.

Right click an empty space on the Desktop.

Select the View option.

You shouild see 3 options for changing to Small, Medium, or Large Icons.

Regards

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-07-04T09:40:29+00:00

    The icons on my desktop changed to a smaller size. I do not know what cause them to change size. How do I change their size back to what it was?

    I have been unable to find any directions on sizing desktop icons for Windows 8.

    Hi

    The Desktop in Windows 8 works the same way it did in previous versions.

    Right click an empty space on the Desktop.

    Select the View option.

    You shouild see 3 options for changing to Small, Medium, or Large Icons.

    Regards

    Donna Wingate-Staton

       Thnx I found this to be the right exact answer I was looking for it worked no problem....

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-03-29T04:05:42+00:00

    This was sooo easy.  Thank you so very much.

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