Windows 7: Change the size of the desktop icons
Want to resize desktop icons in Windows 7? Because they are very large by default and quickly take up space. Here you can read how easy it is to make the icons smaller.
Reduce or enlarge the size of the desktop icons in Windows 7
To increase or decrease the size of the desktop icons continuously, there is a simple and efficient trick:
- Click on a free space on your desktop
- Now hold down the [Ctrl] key and move the mouse wheel to change the size of the icons
- Alternatively, right-click on an empty space on the desktop and select "View". Now you can choose from three predefined icon sizes.
This trick works not only on the desktop, but also in documents, websites or images, for example.