How do you resize desktop icons in Windows 8?

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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

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

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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.

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.

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Anonymous

2015-05-21T16:44:47+00:00

I get your point Ken, but when the heart is full of gratitude, you have to respond just in case it gets read by the right person.
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Anonymous

2015-05-21T16:39:48+00:00

A huge thank you to you, Ronnie. It worked for me on Windows 10. It is amazing how simple it is when you know how to do it.
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Anonymous

2015-05-21T16:00:17+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I have just started using Windows 8.1 and couldn't find out anywhere on Windows Help how to revert my desktop icons back to medium after they accidentally changed to LARGE. All fixed now.
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