Increasing Size of TaskBar Icons

[Guest]

In Windows XP, a client is currently using 800x600 resolution solely for the
purpose of getting the large icons in the TaskBar at the bottom of his
screen.

Switching the monitor settings to the full 1600x1200 that the monitor is
capable of reduces the size of the TaskBar icons unacceptably (the rest of
the icons are somewhat manageable through the Appearence Properties).

The TaskBar settings (right click on the TaskBar) do not appear to contain
any way to affect the size of the TaskBar or Icons within.

I presume that I have overlooked some settings. Assistance is appreciated.

- Bob Gezelter, http://www.rlgsc.com

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Here are a couple of ideas.

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Read the instructions at the top.
Scroll down to...
97. Right hand side.
Click on
Increase the Size of Taskbar Buttons

For reference if this doesn't do what you want, there is an Undo also.
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Quick Launch icon sizes
Right click the Taskbar | Select Lock the taskbar to unlock it | Right click
an empty area of the Quick Launch area and select View | Select Large Icons

View will not appear in the menu if the Taskbar is locked.
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Start Menu Icon sizes
Right click the Taskbar | Properties | Start Menu tab | Customize button |
General tab | Select Large icons | Click OK | Click Apply | Click OK

This just in...

Step by Step Tutorials for Windows XP: Use Large Icons
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/windowsxp/uselargeicons.aspx

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[GSV Three Minds in a Can]

Bitstring <[email protected]>, from the

In Windows XP, a client is currently using 800x600 resolution solely for the
purpose of getting the large icons in the TaskBar at the bottom of his
screen.

Switching the monitor settings to the full 1600x1200 that the monitor is
capable of reduces the size of the TaskBar icons unacceptably (the rest of
the icons are somewhat manageable through the Appearence Properties).

The TaskBar settings (right click on the TaskBar) do not appear to contain
any way to affect the size of the TaskBar or Icons within.

I presume that I have overlooked some settings. Assistance is appreciated.

Most things can be altered by right-click decksktop, settings,
appearance tab, advanced, select items from the dropdown box (you
probably want 'icon' and maybe 'menu' .. sadly exactly which does what
is not obvious) and change the size &/or font and fontsize.

I can't really recommend what'll be best for you - tastes vary.

 

[GSV Three Minds in a Can]

Bitstring <[email protected]>, from
the wonderful person Bob Gezelter


Most things can be altered by right-click decksktop, settings,
appearance tab, advanced, select items from the dropdown box (you
probably want 'icon' and maybe 'menu' .. sadly exactly which does what
is not obvious) and change the size &/or font and fontsize.

I can't really recommend what'll be best for you - tastes vary.

I just tried, and the one you want is (I did say it was un-obvious!)
'caption button'.