Windows 11 has brought a fresh new look to the desktop, with a sleek and modern design. However, with this new design comes some changes to the way we customize our desktop icons. If you’re looking to hide specific desktop icons on your Windows 11 computer, follow these simple steps.
Step 1: Right-click on the desktop
The first step to hiding specific desktop icons on Windows 11 is to right-click on the desktop. This will bring up a menu with various options.
Step 2: Select “Personalize”
From the menu, select “Personalize.” This will open the Personalization settings for your desktop.
Step 3: Click on “Themes”
In the Personalization settings, click on “Themes” in the left-hand menu. This will bring up a list of themes that you can choose from.
Step 4: Click on “Desktop icon settings”
At the bottom of the Themes page, you will see an option for “Related settings.” Click on “Desktop icon settings” to open the settings for your desktop icons.
Step 5: Uncheck the icons you want to hide
In the Desktop icon settings, you will see a list of all the icons currently displayed on your desktop. To hide a specific icon, simply uncheck the box next to it. This will remove the icon from your desktop.
Step 6: Click “Apply” and then “OK”
Once you have unchecked all the icons you want to hide, click “Apply” and then “OK” to save your changes. The selected icons will now be hidden from your desktop.
Bonus Tip: Change font color on desktop icons
If you want to further customize your desktop icons, you can also change the font color. To do this, follow these steps:
Step 1: Right-click on the desktop
Just like in the previous steps, right-click on the desktop to bring up the menu.
Step 2: Select “Personalize”
From the menu, select “Personalize” to open the Personalization settings.
Step 3: Click on “Colors”
In the Personalization settings, click on “Colors” in the left-hand menu.
Step 4: Scroll down to “More options”
Scroll down to the bottom of the Colors page and click on “More options.”
Step 5: Choose a new font color
Under “Choose your color,” you can select a new color for your desktop icons. Once you have chosen a color, click “Apply” to save your changes.
Conclusion
With these simple steps, you can easily hide specific desktop icons on your Windows 11 computer. You can also change the font color of your desktop icons to further customize your desktop. Have you tried these steps? Let us know in the comments if they worked for you.
