Icons on desktop too big

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  1. bobtheblindguy

    bobtheblindguy New Seed

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    On my wifes dell laptop, the icons got larger for some reason. Also the pages are too big for the screen, have to scroll. Anyone know how to fix this
     
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    On my computer, which is a laptop (and not Dell so all of this may be meaningless), in the lower right corner is a % number that describes the zoom level or size of the images on the screen. You can adjust it from 100% to 125% to 150% with 150% being the largest. I sometimes accidentally click it by accident and the images will get bigger.

    Don't know if it helps but if not, hopefully it will be something simple.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Daisy is right if you change the % back to 100% then your screen should revert back to 'normal' sized icons and pages.
     
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    Another possibility is that the resolution could had been changed. Just right click on the any part of the desktop screen and a dialog box will appear. Depending on what operating system you are using different items will appear in the box. I think you have to click on properties and work from there. O yes I just remembered another way is to go to control panel and click on display and work from there. Good Luck!! :)
     



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    bobtheblindguy New Seed

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    Thank You for all your replies. It's now working fine.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    So pleased we were able to help you out!! :D
    Happy New Year.
     
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    I have also this problem in windows 7 can anyone tell me how to adjust it..?
     
  9. Calomaar

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    I think that KK_NG is on the right track, Right click on the desk top, and highlight "View"; in the view dropdown there are icon choices.
     

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