Windows and Mac operating systems use icons (icons) for quick access to programs that are installed on your computer. Icons are usually located on the desktop. If you have trouble seeing the icons, increase their size.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Mac OS
Step 1. Click on the desktop
Step 2. Press Command + J or open the "View" menu and select "Show View Options"
Step 3. In the Icon size section, drag the slider to the right to increase the size of the icons on the desktop
The further to the right you move the slider, the larger the icons appear. The changes will take effect automatically.
Method 2 of 4: Windows XP
Step 1. Right click on the desktop and select Properties from the menu
Step 2. Go to the "Appearance" tab and click "Advanced"
Step 3. Select "Icon" from the drop-down menu
Step 4. To the right of the menu, in the "Size" field, set the desired size of the icons (using the arrows or simply by entering a specific number)
Step 5. Click "Apply"
Take a look at the new size of the icons. If it does not suit you, adjust the size again in the "Size" field and click "Apply".
Step 6. Click OK to save your changes
Method 3 of 4: Windows Vista
Step 1. Right-click on the desktop and select "View" from the menu
Step 2. Select "Large icons" or "Medium icons" (depending on your preference)
Step 3. Click OK to save your changes
Method 4 of 4: Windows 7
Step 1. Right-click on the desktop and select "View" from the menu
Step 2. Select "Large icons" or "Medium icons" (depending on your preference)
Advice
- To enlarge icons in Windows Vista and Windows 7, hold CTRL and scroll the mouse wheel up (scroll down to reduce the size of the icons).
- If you have a Windows 7 laptop with a multi-touch touchpad, use the pinch-to-zoom feature on the desktop to make the icons larger or smaller.