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.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Email and communications

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments
Answer accepted by question author
Anonymous
2013-01-19T13:10:50+00:00

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

Was this answer helpful?

100+ people found this answer helpful.
0 comments
Answer accepted by question author
Anonymous
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

Was this answer helpful?

100+ people found this answer helpful.
0 comments

91 additional answers

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. 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.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  2. 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.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2015-05-15T16:03:19+00:00

    On Fri, 15 May 2015 11:10:44 +0000, rob 0161 wrote:

    nice 1 ken!!! that worked fine,its been buggin me for days ;-)

    You're welcome. Glad to help. But let me point out that you replied to
    a message I sent over two years ago. I only happened to see your
    reply. In general, it's not a good idea to reply to old messages. In
    many cases, the person who sent it won't even be here any longer and
    will never see your reply.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments