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Change file and folder icon size

Hold Ctrl and scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in or out, changing the size and appearance of file and folder icons in File Explorer.

Ctrl + mouse scroll wheel

When to use it

When you need to quickly adjust icon sizes in File Explorer for better visibility or to fit more items on screen.

Pro tip

You can also use Ctrl + Shift + 1 through 8 to switch between specific views (e.g., extra large icons, list, details).

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