Guidelines to Change the Size of Desktop Items on Windows 8
- windows8support
- Dec 1, 2017
- 2 min read

Windows 8 offers several ways to increase and decrease the size of the items on desktop easily. If you want to changes the size of your desktop shortcut icons, then you can easily use your mouse wheel or could simply select a size from the right-click menu. To modify the size of all the items on your desktop, including the taskbar and the size of the text under the shortcuts, you need to change the screen resolution settings. For more detailed info, connect our support service to Windows 8 Helpline.
Mouse Wheel:
Here you need to click on an empty area of the desktop
After this, you have to hold down the “Ctrl” button on your keyboard
Then simply move the mouse wheel up to increase the size of the shortcut icons, or move the wheel down to decrease the size.
No Mouse Wheel:
If you don’t want to use mouse wheel then you should directly right-click on an empty part of the desktop
After this click the “View” option, if you are not able to find option then simply contact at Windows 8 Support Number
Further, you need to select either “Large Icons,” “Medium Icons” or “Small Icons” to change the size of the shortcut icons according to your requirements
Screen Resolution:
Here you have to simply right-click on an empty part of the Desktop and then select “Screen Resolution”
Then simply click “Make Text and Other Items Larger or Smaller”
Further, you need to select either “Smaller,” “Medium” or “Larger” from the list. You can also create a custom size by clicking the “Custom Sizing Options” link and inputting a new size based on a percentage of the original.
After completing the above process you need to save any open files and close any applications you are using, and then click the "Apply" button.
At last, you have to click the "Sign Out" button in the next window, which allows Windows to temporarily sign you out of your user account and apply the changes
Moreover, to get more help and support, we are here to provide quick help on your fingertips with every possible solutions and support. You can reach our support service through Windows 8 Technical Support Number – (+1-800-439-2178), online chat and invoice email as well.
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