Desktop Icon Spacing

Desktop Icon Spacing is an application for modifying the icon layout on the Windows desktop. It allows you to change the horizontal and vertical spacing between icons, the size of text labels, and other visual parameters. The tool is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11.

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• Horizontal spacing adjustment function. Modifies the distance between icons on the horizontal axis. This option controls the left-right space between desktop elements. Values are set in pixels using sliders or direct numeric input. The change applies immediately without a system restart.
• Vertical spacing adjustment function. Controls the distance between icons on the vertical axis. Regulates the top-bottom separation between desktop graphic elements. Adjustments are reflected in real-time after confirming changes. Support for custom values beyond the system's default limits.
• Icon label width adjustment. Defines the maximum width of text under icons. This function prevents the truncation of long file and folder names. Allows setting values between 0 and 500 pixels. The change affects only the display, not the actual file content.
• Label line number function. Controls the number of text lines displayed under icons. Allows displaying full names across multiple lines. Supports configuration from 1 to 5 lines of text. Optimizes readability for long document and shortcut names.
• Restore default values. Reverts all settings to the original system configuration. Includes a single button for a complete reset. Does not require a Windows Explorer restart. Maintains a record of previous changes for reference.
• Slider control interface. Provides visual parameter adjustment using interactive sliders. Displays current numeric values in real-time. Includes minimum and maximum allowed range markers. Facilitates fine-tuning of desktop appearance.
• Direct numeric input interface. Allows entering exact values using text fields. Supports values beyond the limits of the sliders. Input validation to prevent invalid values. Immediate update after confirmation.
• Real-time preview. Displays changes immediately without permanent application. Allows evaluating adjustments before confirming. Continuous updating during parameter modification. Accurately reflects the final desktop appearance.
• User-independent configuration. Saves specific preferences for each Windows account. Stores settings in the system registry. Maintains configuration across sessions. Supports multiple profiles on the same computer.
• Multiple resolution compatibility. Works correctly across different screen configurations. Adapts parameters to display scaling. Supports high-resolution monitors and custom DPI. Maintains proportions in multi-monitor setups.

The application was developed by WinTools Software. Development began in 2015 to address customization limitations in Windows 10. The programming was done in C++ using native WinAPI. The tool remains active with regular updates for compatibility with new Windows versions.

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