Windows XP in a Nutshell, Second Edition

These settings apply to icons displayed on the Desktop, in folder windows , and elsewhere. Paint, discussed in Chapter 4, can be used to create and edit icon files.

Icons, highlight color and font

Control Panel Display Appearance tab Advanced choose "Selected Items" from the "Item" list

Icons, show shadows under icon captions

Control Panel System Advanced tab Performance section Settings Visual Effects tab Custom

Icons, show translucent selection rectangle when highlighting multiple icons

Control Panel System Advanced tab Performance section Settings Visual Effects tab Custom

Icons, single-click or double-click

Control Panel Folder Options General tab Click items as follows

Icons, size on Desktop and in folders

Control Panel Display Appearance tab Effects Use large icons

Control Panel Display Appearance tab Advanced choose "Icon" from the "Item" list

Icons, spacing on Desktop and in folders

Control Panel Display Appearance tab Advanced choose "Icon Spacing (Horizontal)" or "Icon Spacing (Vertical)" from the "Item" list

Icons, underline captions

Control Panel Folder Options General tab Click items as follows