Sometimes the "icons" that are too big aren't on your desktop, but on your browser toolbar (the bookmarks bar) or the tabs themselves.
: You can use specific key combos to cycle through sizes: Ctrl + Shift + 4 : Switch to small icons. Ctrl + Shift + 3 : Revert to medium icons. how do i make icons smaller
If you are reading this because you are building a website or app and your icons are breaking your layout, the solution lies in code. This is a common frustration for beginners. Sometimes the "icons" that are too big aren't