If the "Small" preset isn't exactly what you want, you can use your mouse to resize icons dynamically.
The fastest universal method is:
You can also use specific key combinations to jump between the preset sizes: : Switch to small icons. Ctrl + Shift + 3 : Switch to medium icons (default). Ctrl + Shift + 2 : Switch to large icons. Adjusting for Other Devices How do I reduce the size of my Desktop icons? how do you make desktop icons smaller
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | Icons revert after restart | Uncheck “Auto-arrange” → apply size → re-enable auto-arrange (Windows) | | Slider missing on macOS | Ensure you are on the view (not a folder) when pressing Cmd+J | | Linux setting grayed out | Desktop icons may be managed by a file manager (Nautilus, Dolphin) – check its settings | If the "Small" preset isn't exactly what you