Windows 10: make desktop icons smaller - how it works

The desktop icons in Windows 10 are set very large by default. In this practical tip, we will tell you how to reduce the icons.

Shrink desktop icons on Windows 10

The program icons and file icons on the desktop can be enlarged or reduced as required under Windows 10:

1. To do this, right-click on an empty space on the desktop.
2. In the context menu, under "View" you will find the options "Large symbols", "Medium-sized symbols" and "Small symbols". Decide on an entry to scale the desktop icons.
3. Alternatively, you can continuously adjust the size of the symbols with a key combination:
4. To do this, switch to the desktop and hold down the [Ctrl] key. Then turn the mouse wheel to change the size of the icons. When you are satisfied with the result, release the [Ctrl] key.

Thanks to new, virtual desktops, Windows 10 offers enough space for program icons and windows. On the next page, you can read how to use the virtual desktops in Windows 10 most effectively.