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Your computer screen is filled with icons representing various applications and programs you've installed. Take full control of your desktop icons with customization options to make your computer screen look neat and tidy.
Follow along as we explore how to customize icons on the Windows Desktop operating system.
1. Adjust the Size of Desktop Icons.
Method 1: Right-click anywhere on the Desktop, then select View. There are 3 sizes for you to choose from.
Large Icons: large-sized icons.
Medium Icons: medium-sized icons.
Method 2: On the Desktop, press and hold the Ctrl key and scroll the mouse wheel to resize icons as desired.
2. Toggle Display of Desktop Icons.
To hide all icons on the Desktop, right-click on the Desktop -> View, then uncheck Show desktop icons as shown below:
To show the icons again, check Show desktop icons.
3. Organize Icons on the Desktop.
To automatically arrange icons on the Desktop by criteria, right-click and select Sort by, then choose the sorting criterion for icons.
Name: arrange by name.
Size: arrange by size.
Item Type: arrange by type.
Date Modified: arrange by modification date.
In addition, you can manually arrange icons by clicking and dragging them to the desired position on the Desktop. Before doing so, right-click on the Desktop and select View, then uncheck Auto arrange icons and Align icons to grid.
With these icon customization options, you can resize icons, organize them quickly and efficiently. You'll find it easier to manage and access applications and programs on your computer screen. Wishing you success!
