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Is my laptop display too large?

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If the icons seem too small for your laptop display, you can increase their size by following the steps in this article (though you'll increase the size rather than make them smaller).

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What is the use of icons on the desktop?

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The icons on the desktop are triggers to open a file. They can open applications, documents, MP3 files, etc. There can also be folders, which hold icons. Icons provide the user with easy access to common programs.

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Can Android icons be made smaller?

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Google recently standardized icon sizes in Android, but some phone manufacturers include special software that allows you to do deeper customization--including changing the size of your icons.

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Will this work for newer versions of Windows, such as Windows 8 or 10?

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Yes. Simply right-click on your desktop to bring up the popup menu. Mouse over "View," then select the icon size you want from the list that appears.

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How do I make the text smaller in windows 10?

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Right-click the desktop and choose "Display Settings," then move the slider beneath "Change the size of apps, text..." to the left.

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