There are several third-party tools available that can help you change the taskbar icon size, such as:
| Goal | Action | |------|--------| | | Set TaskbarSi = 0 | | Back to default | Set TaskbarSi = 1 | | Larger icons | Set TaskbarSi = 2 | | Easiest method | Use Windhawk mod | | Restart required | Yes (or restart Explorer) | windows 11 taskbar icon size
Customizing Your Windows 11 Taskbar Icon Size By default, the Windows 11 taskbar uses icons, which can sometimes appear blurry because they are downscaled versions of the standard 32x32 variants. Unlike previous versions of Windows, the modern taskbar design does not include a direct "Small Icons" toggle in the standard settings menu, leading many users to seek workarounds. Whether you Method 1: The Registry Editor (Small, Medium, or Large) There are several third-party tools available that can
| Value | Effect | Description | |-------|--------|-------------| | | Small | Minimal icons (similar to Windows 10 small taskbar) | | 1 | Medium | Default Windows 11 size | | 2 | Large | Oversized, touch-friendly icons | There is currently no direct slider in the
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This will also resize the text and icons on your desktop and in your apps, not just the taskbar.
There is currently no direct slider in the Settings app specifically labeled "Taskbar Icon Size." However, you can indirectly affect the size of the taskbar icons by adjusting your display scaling. This is the safest method, as it requires no system modifications.