To reduce desktop images and font size in Windows 11:
- Open Start > Settings > System > Display.
- Under Scale & layout, change Scale to a smaller percentage. Using the Recommended setting is typically best.
- In the same area, check Display resolution and choose the option marked Recommended. Lower resolutions can make text look less sharp or appear stretched.
To reduce only text size:
- Open Start > Settings > Accessibility > Text size.
- Move the slider to make text smaller, then select Apply.
To reduce desktop icon size:
- Right-click an empty area of the desktop.
- Select View.
- Choose Small icons or Medium icons.
A mouse shortcut is also available for desktop icons: on the desktop, press and hold Ctrl while scrolling the mouse wheel down to make icons smaller.
If screen resolution changed unexpectedly, check for graphics driver updates in Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates.
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