How to Make Icons Larger or Smaller

Changing the icon size is one way of customizing your desktop. Larger icons might be especially useful for children using the computer, because there's more of them to click. Windows has a predefined large icon size, or you can specify an exact one. These instructions are for Windows 98. Instructions for other operating systems or versions may vary.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Windows

Instructions

Specifying a Custom Icon Size

1. Click the Start menu button. Then click on Settings, and then on Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Display icon or text link. This will open a window called Display Properties.

3. Click on Appearance. Click on Item, then scroll down and click on Icons.

4. Change the size of the icons by adding a larger or smaller number in the Size box that appears to the right. A larger number will create a larger icon and a small number will create a smaller icon.

5. Click OK if you decide to accept the resized icons and fonts.

6. Click Cancel if you decide to maintain your current settings.

Using the Predefined Large Icon Size

1. Click the Start menu button. Then click on Settings, and then on Control Panel.

2. Double-click (click twice rapidly) on the Display icon or text link. This will open a window called Display Properties.

3. Click on Effects.

4. Use the Use Large Icons checkbox to indicate your viewing preference. If the box is checked, your system will display large icons. When not checked, small icons will be shown.

Tips & Warnings

• To return to the default setting, select Windows Standard under Scheme. Click Apply, then OK.

• Large icons require additional system resources. If memory and resources are scarce, use the small icons.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish