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Your desktop is the first thing you encounter when you sign in to Windows, and having it organized to your liking can significantly enhance your productivity and overall experience. This article describes how to customize the default desktop icons, add new shortcuts, adjust their size to suit your preferences, and show or hide all icons as needed.

Customize the default desktop icons

By default, Windows includes the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. Essential icons that you can customize include:

  • This PC: Provides access to the computer’s drives and connected devices

  • Recycle Bin: Where deleted files are temporarily stored

  • Network: Allows you to view and connect to network resources

  • User’s Files: A shortcut to your personal folders

Additional shortcuts can be added to suit individual preferences and enhance productivity.

To customize the default desktop icons:

  1. In the Settings app  on your Windows device, ​​​​​​​select Personalization > Themes or use the following shortcut:

    Themes

  2. Select Desktop icon settings

  3. Select the icons you would like to have on your desktop, then select OK

Note: The option Allow themes to change desktop icons allows or prevents themes from changing the icons used for common desktop shortcuts such as This PC, User’s Files, Network, and Recycle Bin. By default, themes are allowed to change these icons. However, if you have customized these icons to your preference, you might not want them to be altered whenever you change your theme.

Screenshot of the desktop icon settings in Windows.

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Add shortcuts to your desktop

By placing frequently used applications, files, and folders directly on your desktop, you can access them quickly without navigating through multiple menus or folders. This can save time and reduce the effort needed to perform routine tasks.

To add shortcuts to your desktop, you can use one of these options:

  1. Right-click on an empty area of the desktop

  2. Select New > Shortcut

  3. Follow the prompts to create a shortcut to a specific file, folder, or web page

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  1. Select Start  and select All to display a list of all installed applications

  2. Scroll through the list to find the app for which you want to create a shortcut

  3. Drag and drop the app you want to create a shortcut for to the desktop

  1. Navigate to the file or folder you want to add

  2. Right-click on the file or folder and select Show more options > Send to > Desktop (create shortcut)

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to the web page you want to add

  2. Click and drag the padlock icon (next to the URL) to your desktop

Resize the desktop icons

Resizing desktop icons can be useful for improving accessibility and organization. For example, if you have a high-resolution monitor, the default icon size might appear too small, making it difficult to identify and click on the icons. By increasing the icon size, you can make them more visible and easier to interact with. Conversely, if you have many icons on your desktop and want to fit more on the screen without scrolling, reducing the icon size can help you manage your workspace more efficiently.

  1. Right-click on an empty area of the desktop

  2. Select View and then choose between Large icons, Medium icons, or Small icons to adjust their size.

Tip: You can also use the scroll wheel on your mouse to resize desktop icons. On the desktop, press and hold Ctrl while you scroll the wheel to make icons larger or smaller.

Screenshot of the contextual menu on the desktop that appears when you right-click.

​​​​​​​Show or hide all desktop icons

Hiding desktop icons can be useful in various scenarios. For instance, if you’re giving a presentation or sharing your screen during a meeting, hiding desktop icons can help create a cleaner and more professional appearance. It can also be beneficial if you want to focus on a specific task without the distraction of numerous icons cluttering your desktop.

  1. Right-click on an empty area of the desktop

  2. Select View, and then uncheck Show desktop icons. This will temporarily hide all icons, and you can easily show them again by rechecking the same option.

Screenshot of the contextual menu on the desktop that appears when you right-click.

Tip: If you hide your desktop icons and need to access the desktop, you can do so through File Explorer. Simply open File Explorer , and select Desktop in the navigation pane.

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Иконки на рабочем столе Windows 10, а также в проводнике и на панели задач имеют «стандартный» размер, который может подходить не всем пользователям. Конечно, можно использовать опции масштабирования, но не всегда это оптимальный способ, чтобы изменить размер ярлыков и других иконок.

В этой инструкции подробно способах изменить размер значков на рабочем столе Windows 10, в проводнике и на панели задач, а также дополнительная информация, которая может оказаться полезной: например, как поменять начертание и размер шрифта у значков. Также может быть полезно: Как изменить размер шрифта в Windows 10.

  • Как изменить размер значков на рабочем столе Windows 10
  • Значки в проводнике
  • Размеры значков панели задач
  • Дополнительная информация (изменение размеров подписей к значкам на рабочем столе)

Изменение размера значков на рабочем столе Windows 10

Самый распространенный вопрос пользователей касается изменение размера иконок на рабочем столе Windows 10. Сделать это можно несколькими способами.

Первый и достаточно очевидный метод состоит из следующих шагов

  1. Нажмите правой кнопкой мыши в любом пустом месте рабочего стола.
  2. В меню «Вид» выберите крупные, обычные или мелкие значки. 
    Изменить размер значков рабочего стола в контекстном меню

Это установит соответствующий размер иконок. Однако, доступны всего три опции, и настройка иного размера таким способом недоступна.

Если требуется увеличить или уменьшить значки на рабочем столе Windows 10 в более широком диапазоне (в том числе сделать их меньше, чем «мелкие» или крупнее, чем «крупные»), сделать это тоже очень просто:

  1. Находясь на рабочем столе, нажмите и удерживайте клавиши Ctrl на клавиатуре.
  2. Вращайте колесико мыши вверх или вниз для увеличения или уменьшения размера значков соответственно. При отсутствии мыши (на ноутбуке) используйте жест прокрутки тачпада (обычно вверх-вниз в крайней правой части тачпада или вверх-вниз двумя пальцами одновременно в любом месте сенсорной панели). На скриншоте ниже показаны сразу и очень большие и очень маленькие иконки. 
    Изменение размеров значков рабочего стола Windows 10 с помощью Ctrl и прокрутки

Видео по изменению размеров значков на рабочем столе

В проводнике

Для того, чтобы изменить размер значков в проводнике Windows 10 доступны все те же способы, что были описаны для значков рабочего стола. Дополнительно, в меню «Вид» проводника присутствует пункт «Огромные значки» и опции отображения в виде списка, таблицы или плитки (на рабочем столе такие пункты отсутствуют).

Изменение размеров значков в проводнике

При увеличении или уменьшении размеров значков в проводнике есть одна особенность: изменяются размеры только в текущей папке. Если требуется применить те же размеры для всех остальных папок, используйте следующий метод:

  1. После настройки устраивающего вас размера в окне проводника нажмите по пункту меню «Вид», откройте «Параметры» и нажмите «Изменить параметры папок и поиска». 
    Изменить параметры вида папки в проводнике

  2. В параметрах папок откройте вкладку «Вид» и нажмите кнопку «Применить к папкам» в разделе «Представление папок» и согласитесь с применением текущих параметров отображения ко всем папкам в проводнике. 
    Применение параметров вида папки ко всем папкам

После этого во всех папках значки будут отображаться в том же виде, как и в настроенной вами папке (Примечание: срабатывает для простых папок на диске, к системным папкам, к таким как «Загрузки», «Документы», «Изображения» и другие параметры придется применять отдельно).

Как изменить размеры значков на панели задач

К сожалению, возможностей изменения размера значков на панели задач Windows 10 не так много, но всё-таки это возможно.

Если вам требуется уменьшить значки, для этого достаточно нажать правой кнопкой мыши в любом пустом месте панели задач и открыть пункт контекстного меню «Параметры панели задач». В открывшемся окне параметров панели задач включите пункт «Использовать маленькие кнопки панели задач».

Включить маленькие значки на панели задач Windows 10

С увеличением значков в данном случае сложнее: единственный способ сделать это системными средствами Windows 10 — использовать параметры масштабирования (при этом также будет изменен и масштаб других элементов интерфейса):

  1. Нажмите правой кнопкой мыши в любом свободном месте на рабочем столе и выберите пункт меню «Параметры экрана».
  2. В разделе «Масштаб и разметка» укажите больший масштаб или используйте «Настраиваемое масштабирование» для указания масштаба, отсутствующего в списке. 
    Изменение масштабирования Windows 10

После изменения масштаба потребуется выйти и снова зайти в систему, чтобы изменения вступили в силу, результат может выглядеть примерно как на скриншоте ниже.

Большие значки на панели задач Windows 10

Дополнительная информация

При изменении размеров значков на рабочем столе и в проводнике Windows 10 описываемыми способами, подписи к ним остаются прежнего размера, а горизонтальные и вертикальные интервалы задаются системой. Но при желании это можно изменить.

Первый из способов:  зайти в Параметры — Специальные возможности и в разделе «Дисплей» изменить размер шрифта для системных элементов Windows 10, включая подписи к значкам.

Изменение размера шрифта подписей к значкам

Второй вариант — использовать бесплатную утилиту Winaero Tweaker, в которой в разделе Advanced Appearance Setup (дополнительные настройки оформления) присутствует пункт Icons, позволяющий настроить:

  1. Horizontal spacing и Vertical Spacing — горизонтальный и вертикальный интервалы между значками соответственно. 
    Изменение шрифта подписей и интервалов значков в Winaero Tweaker

  2. Шрифт, используемый для подписей к иконкам, где возможно выбрать сам шрифт, отличный от системного, его размер и начертание (полужирный, курсив и т.п.).

После применения настроек (кнопка Apply Changes) потребуется выйти из системы и снова зайти, чтобы сделанные изменения отобразились. Подробнее о программе Winaero Tweaker и о том, где её скачать в обзоре: Настройка поведения и оформления Windows 10 в Winaero Tweaker.

Windows has introduced a new addition to its family of software, Windows 10. It is a new addition to the family. As much as consumers are appreciating Windows 10, they find it hard to get used to it. Simple things like changing the background or changing the icon size can be a challenging task. This is definitely not because Windows 10 is hard to use and can always be operated by tech savvy people but because it is a new software system and different from its processors.

Many people want to know how they can change the icon size in Windows 10. Many even think that Windows 10 does not offer such features and it is not possible to change the icon from its default setting. However this is not the case. It is very much possible to change your icon size or even magnify it. It is even possible to change the text size for icons. So to answer this question today, we will bring you a step by step tutorial and guide today. Follow the steps below to re-size or magnify your icon size:

How to Re-Size Desktop Icons in Windows 10

  1. Right-click on the blank area of the desktop.
  2. Move your mouse pointer to View.
  3. Click on your desired option from the list (Large icons / Medium icons / Small icons).

Change Desktop icon Size in Windows 10

You can easily resize your icon size by following the steps below:



  1. Click on Start button → SettingsEase of access.
  2. Click on Display from the left side pane.
  3. Now look at the right side pane, you’ll see a slide bar “Make text size bigger“. Move the slider to change the sizes of the texts, apps, Taskbar Icon and other things. If you move the slider to the right, the size will increase and if you move it to the left, the size will start decreasing.
  4. You will see an option called Apply below. Click on it to save your settings.
    Resize icons Size in Windows 10

How to Magnify in Windows 10

Another method to change the size of icons is by magnifying. It is possible to magnify a portion of your screen or your icon size. To do this, you can use the magnifier icon on your laptop or use the shortcut to quickly magnify whatever you want, just by pressing Windows Key and + (Plus Sign). You can also bring up magnifier in Windows 10 by clicking on Start button -> Settings -> Ease of Access -> Magnifier then move the slider to make it work.

You can use the plus sign (+) to magnify and zoom in and the minus sign (-) to zoom out again. You can use the Windows key and ESC key to exit the magnifier window.

Though Windows allows the users to change the icons according to their own preferences, it is always more advisable to let the settings stay at default unless very crucial. This is because Windows has designed the features in its software system according to the particular needs of people.

How to change the icon size in Windows 10

Wish the desktop icons in Windows 10 were bigger and easier to tap on your touchscreen laptop? Or would you rather such shortcuts didn’t take up as much real estate space on your laptop? Not to worry, here’s how to change the icon size in Windows 10.

How to change the icon size in Windows 10

1. Right-click on an empty space on the desktop.

2. Select View from the contextual menu.

3. Select either Large icons, Medium icons, or Small icons. The default is medium icons.

Select either Large icons, Medium icons, or Small icons

On laptops with a native 1600 by 900 pixels display, the large option looks huge, the small size is too small, and the medium size looks just right (as Goldilocks would say). Your preference might vary depending on your screen’s display resolution. Changing the size of the icons on the desktop doesn’t affect the size of the icons elsewhere in Windows 10, but there are ways you can change those, too.

How to change the size of the taskbar icons

If you want to change the size of the icons in your taskbar, there’s a different setting for that, which will also change the size of text, apps, and other items across Windows 10.

1. Right-click on an empty space on the desktop.

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2. Select Display settings from the contextual menu.

Select Display settings

3. Move the slider under «Change the size of text, apps, and other items» to 100%, 125%, 150%, or 175%. 

Move the slider to 100%, 125%, 150%, or 175%

4. Hit Apply at the bottom of the settings window. Windows might ask you to log out and log back in for a more consistent experience.

This will not only make the icons in the taskbar a bit larger, but it will also make text bigger in apps like Microsoft Edge and Calendar, as well as in Windows 10 notification windows.

How to change the size of icons in File Explorer

If you’d like larger or smaller icons or thumbnails in particular folders, you can change those on the fly in File Explorer.

Just head to your folder location and use your mouse’s scroll wheel to zoom in or out, effectively switching the view between Windows 10’s large icons, medium icons, small icons, list, details, tiles, and content views.

How to Change the Icon Size in Windows 10

Although File Explorer will remember your last setting when you open this folder again, this is a folder-specific setting, so you’ll have to adjust each folder you’d want different icon and text sizes for.

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Whether you’re bored with the looks of your icons or you’re doing it out of necessity, in this article, we’re going to present several ways to change the icon size in Windows 10.

The easiest way to change the desktop icon sizes on Windows 10 is to hold the Ctrl key while moving your scroll wheel up or down to increase or reduce their sizes.

However, read our guide below to find all the methods to change icon sizes on Windows 10.

How do I change the size of an icon on Windows 10?

1. Change the desktop icon size

  1. Right-click on an empty space on your desktop.
  2. Hover with your mouse over the View menu and choose from the right whether you want Small icons, Medium icons, or Large icons.
    desktop icon size selection

Apart from the Ctrl + mouse wheel method, this is the easiest way to change the icon sizes on your desktop.

2. Resize the icons in File Explorer

  1. Press the Windows + E keys to launch File Explorer.
  2. Click on the View tab, then choose the size of the icons and information layout.
    icons size explorer

  3. You can hover with your mouse over each option to get a preview and see which one is better for your needs.

3. Change the display layout settings

  1. Right-click on an empty space on your desktop and select Display settings.
  2. On the right pane, find the Scale and layout section, click on the drop-down menu, and select the right scaling for you.
    scale and layout change

  3. However, this will not only change the icon sizes but also all the text and other items.

4. Change the taskbar icons sizes

  1. Right-click on an empty space on your desktop and select Personalize.
  2. Now, select Taskbar from the left and turn on the Use small taskbar buttons option under the Taskbar section.

  3. While you are here, you can scroll down more and click on the Select which icons appear on the taskbar option to enable only the ones you need.
    select the taskbar icons

Note that the change icon size Windows 10 taskbar option only works to make them smaller, not bigger.

If the Windows 10 icons are still too big, the highlighted guide will help you restore them quickly.

Advanced tips for working with icon sizes on Windows 10

  • Making taskbar buttons smaller or larger – This can also be done quickly by adjusting the scale and layout just as we highlighted in Solution 3.  We also have a dedicated guide on how to make the taskbar items bigger. 
  • Utilizing a scroll wheel to change icon sizes – Ctrl + scroll wheel is the quickest way to change the icon size on a desktop but it works as well in most applications such as Microsoft Office, browsers, and more.
  • Working with medium and large icon sizes – The standard Windows icon sizes for ICO format are 256×256 pixels, 48×48 pixels, 32×32 pixels, and 16×16 pixels, all in 32-bit format. Obviously, the medium and large icons will cover more screen real estate but they are much more visible. 

Troubleshooting common issues with icon sizes in Windows 10

  • The desktop icons are not showing – Right-click on the desktop, hover with your mouse over View, and check the View desktop icons is checked. Our guide on how to get back your icons on the desktop will offer more information.
  • Blank space on your desktop after adjusting icon size – To fix this problem, change the display layout settings to the recommended percentage using Solution 3 above, then restart your computer. We also have a full guide to fix the Windows 10 icon spacing problem.
  • The icons are shattered all over the desktop – Right-click on the desktop, hover over View with your mouse and check the options Auto arrange icons and Align icons to grid.

Hopefully, our guide helped you change icon size on Windows 10 and provided the needed information to tackle the most common problems with them.

The size of desktop icons or the ones from your taskbar really depends on your preference and viewing acuity.

If you upgraded to the latest OS, here’s how to change desktop icon size on Windows 11 as well.

For any other questions you may have, feel free to use the comments section below and let us know.


Claudiu Andone

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.

His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.

With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!


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