Change Desktop Icon Size on MacBook Using Keyboard Shortcuts
macOS provides various customization options, including the ability to adjust the size of desktop icons on MacBook. While you can change the icon size using the trackpad or mouse, a quicker method is to use keyboard shortcuts.
1. Keyboard Shortcut Overview
On a MacBook, you can use the Command key, also known as the ⌘ key, in combination with the + or - keys to increase or decrease the desktop icon size.
2. Changing Desktop Icon Size Using CMD+
To increase the desktop icon size, press and hold the Command key and then press the + key. Each time you press the + key, the icon size will increment.
# To increase the desktop icon size
Command + +
3. Changing Desktop Icon Size Using CMD-
To decrease the desktop icon size, press and hold the Command key and then press the - key. Each time you press the - key, the icon size will decrement.
# To decrease the desktop icon size
Command + -
4. Limitations and Alternatives
Although the keyboard shortcuts are convenient for incremental adjustments, they might not be ideal if you want to set a specific icon size. In such cases, consider using these alternatives:
- Use the Control + Scroll method on a mouse or the pinch-to-zoom gesture on a trackpad to make larger or smaller adjustments.
- Right-click (or Control-click) on an empty area of the desktop and select Show View Options. Here, you can set a specific icon size using a slider.
- Using Command + + or Command + - on a MacBook, you can change the desktop icon size.
- Keyboard shortcuts offer a quick way to make slight adjustments, while the Show View Options method from the context menu lets you set a specific icon size.
References
- Apple Inc.. "Customize your Mac - Desktop & Dock." Support.apple.com. https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/customize-your-mac-desktop-dock-mchlp2269/mac
- Apple Inc.. "Use keyboard shortcuts on your Mac." Support.apple.com. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201236