How to Change The Size of Desktop Icons In Windows 11

The simplest way to change desktop icon sizes in Windows 11 is using its bespoke context menu.

How to Change the Size of Desktop Icons In Windows 11 Using Keyboard Shortcuts

You can skip over accessing the desktop context menu on Windows 11 and use shortcuts to change desktop icon size instead. Hold the Control and Shift keys on your keyboard, and then press either 1, 2, 3, or 4. The default Medium icon size is 3, so if you want icons to be smaller, select 4. If you want larger icons, select 1 or 2.

How to Change the Size of Desktop Icons In Windows 11 Using The Mouse Scroll Wheel

You can use your mouse wheel to increase or decrease Windows 11 desktop icon size too. First, press and hold the Control key on your keyboard. Using the mouse scroll wheel, scroll up to increase the icon size, and scroll down to decrease the icon size.