Windows 10: Icon size whilst dragging and dropping.

Discus and support Icon size whilst dragging and dropping. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; How do I change the size of the icon whilst using drag and drop? The size is ludicrous and you cannot see where you are moving files to - it is deeply... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Rosemary Hardwick, Sep 1, 2023.

  1. ROSEMARY HARDWICK
    Rosemary Hardwick Win User

    Icon size whilst dragging and dropping.


    How do I change the size of the icon whilst using drag and drop? The size is ludicrous and you cannot see where you are moving files to - it is deeply infuriating.

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    Rosemary Hardwick, Sep 1, 2023
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  2. EMULUZE
    Emuluze Win User

    drag & drop icon

    in Windows 10, can I turn the drag & drop icon off, it is too big and makes it difficult to see where I'm dropping the file (the font/icon size is already at the smallest setting) It's already caused several 'misdrops'
     
    Emuluze, Sep 1, 2023
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  3. YOLVI ELL
    Yolvi Ell Win User
    Font and Icon size

    Hi Vickie,

    It's possible that some settings were accidentally changed, affecting your icons and font size. We'd like to learn more about your concern so that we could provide the proper resolution. We just have a few questions for you:

    • Which build version of Windows 10 is on your computer? To check, click
      Start      , type winver, and press Enter. For example, 14393.1066.
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    As initial recommendation, we suggest following these steps to change the icon size:

    • Right-click on an empty space on your desktop.
    • Select View.
    • Choose Medium icons or Small icons, whichever you prefer more.

    Additionally, you can change the display size of texts and other items by following these steps:

    • Right-click on an empty space on your desktop.
    • Click Display settings.
    • Under Change the size of text, apps, and other items, drag the slider over to 100%.
    • If the slider is already on 100%, click Advanced display settings.
    • Under Resolution, choose the Recommended option from the drop-down choices.

    We'll wait for your response to our questions and the results of the initial troubleshooting.
     
    Yolvi Ell, Sep 1, 2023
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  4. DERICSTAIN
    DericStain Win User

    Icon size whilst dragging and dropping.

    Drag and Drop

    Hi Charles,

    the steps you suggested didn't work for me but, when pressing the escape key it somehow expanded the drive and by using drag and drop to the single file in the list worked.

    In the past I could drag and drop multiple folders onto the drive on the network computer(s). Doing it on individual folders will take far too long and time consuming and is not an option.

    Microsoft should be able to identify what is blocking it and issue a fix.

    My machine is multi boot so tomorrow I will try with Windows 7.

    Many thanks for your help,

    Deric
     
    DericStain, Sep 1, 2023
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