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  2. Nov 12, 2021 · Free positioning of desktop icons in Windows 11 allows you to arrange the icons on your desktop however you want, instead of automatically arranging them in a grid arrangement. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you decide to freely position the desktop icons: Clutter:

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    This article describes how to arrange, move, and change icons on the desktop.

    How to Arrange or Move Icons

    To arrange icons by name, type, date, or size, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click Arrange Icons. Click the command that indicates how you want to arrange the icons (by Name, by Type, and so on). If you want the icons to be automatically arranged, click Auto Arrange. If you want to arrange the icons on your own, click Auto Arrange to remove the check mark.

    How to Remove Icons

    Some icons are shortcuts to programs on your computer. Shortcut icons usually have an arrow in the bottom-left corner. If you do not want a shortcut on your desktop, click the icon, and then drag it to the Recycle Bin. This action only removes the shortcut, not the program that it is pointing to. You can also right-click the icon, and then click Delete to remove a shortcut from your desktop. Some icons such as My Network Places, Recycle Bin, and My Computer cannot be deleted.

    How to Change Icon Pictures

    Some icons have the option to change the picture that represents the icon. Not all icons have this option. To change the icon picture: 1.Right-click the icon and click Properties. 2.Click the Shortcut tab (if one is available), and then click Change Icon. 3.Click the icon that you want to use from the list, click OK, and then click OK.

  3. Nov 12, 2016 · I'm trying to rearrange my desktop icons in Windows 10, but they seem to be locked in place. The only way to move them freely is to enable Fences Pro and I don't want to do that.

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  5. Mar 3, 2022 · If auto arrange feature is turned on, you can’t manually move or arrange desktop icons freely on the desktop in Windows 11 or Windows 10. This short tutorial will show you how to disable icons auto arrange and align icons to grid (optional) features, so that you can manually arrange or move desktop icons freely in Windows 11/10.

  6. Apr 28, 2020 · First you need to right click on your desktop > Click View > Make sure the option "Auto arrange icons" has no check. Then move your desktop icons by dragging them using your Mouse / Touchpad left click (hold the icon while dragging).

  7. Nov 21, 2023 · Personalize your Windows 11 desktop by learning how to move icons anywhere you want. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the steps to customize your de...

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