Mac Desktop Icon Size [verified] Jun 2026

The + and - shortcuts work seamlessly in steps. Hold them down to see the size change in real-time.

Within the same "Show View Options" menu, you can fine-tune other visual elements to improve your workspace: mac desktop icon size

: Adjust this slider to increase or decrease the "buffer" space between icons. The + and - shortcuts work seamlessly in steps

If you prefer more control, here’s the step-by-step: here’s the step-by-step: