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Quick tip: Change icon size with the mouse wheel

December 26, 2007
Updated: April 14, 2022
Quick overview:

Today we would like to present another somewhat hidden feature in Windows Vista that is actually very useful. It is the ability to quickly change the size of the desktop icons.

[By Raimund Machacek]

To change the size of the desktop icons, close or minimize all open windows until you are at the desktop. Then hold down the "Ctrl"-button and turn the mouse wheel.

You can now change the sizes from very large to very small. Finally, I would like to show you the largest and smallest settings:

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