There are three distinct ways to do this, ranging from quick to precise.
| Operating System | Fastest Method | Best for Precision | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Ctrl + Mouse Scroll | Right-click → View → Small Icons | | macOS | Cmd + J → Drag Slider | Cmd + J → Drag Slider | how to make smaller desktop icons
This affects your desktop and every folder window you open. There are three distinct ways to do this,
This is a shortcut to the same menu as above. but you have a few options.
macOS does not allow as much freedom as Windows, but you have a few options.