In that same View Options window, you can also adjust Grid spacing (the distance between icons). Tight spacing fits more icons; loose spacing prevents accidental drag-and-drops.
Apple takes a slightly different approach, treating the desktop as a special Finder window. changing icon size on desktop
Sometimes users want to change the icon size on the desktop because the taskbar or dock is taking up too much space. In that same View Options window, you can
You can instantly switch presets with these combinations: Large: Ctrl + Shift + 2 Medium: Ctrl + Shift + 3 Small: Ctrl + Shift + 4 . Sometimes users want to change the icon size
Take ten seconds today: click your desktop, hold Ctrl, and scroll. Stop when it feels right. You might be surprised how much more you enjoy your computer when the icons finally match your eyes and your workflow.