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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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

2013-05-18T21:39:44+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.

How do i resize my icons
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Anonymous

2013-06-03T18:25:29+00:00

Sorry to say but you need to change the resolution on your new Windows 8 computer to resize the Icons in AOL. AOL Tech informed me. I'll just live with it..........................
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Anonymous

2013-06-09T21:34:48+00:00

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

Great answer. Solved my problem, and explained why my Icons got huge without me understanding why.
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