How to decrease the space between the items in Windows 11 Explorer

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Windows 11 is an amazing feel. All the new features and updates from Windows x are quite an improvement. However, a lot of users are used to Windows 10, especially the menus and spacing. Thus, some users faced an upshot with the File Explorer spacing.

How to decrease the space between the items in Explorer

If you wish to restore Explorers' archetype icon/item spacing, you need to subtract the infinite between the items (Meaty view) in Windows eleven. At that place are 2 methods of restoring classic spacing in Windows 11:

Via File Explorer bill of fare
Through File Explorer options

one] Via File Explorer bill of fare

To restore the classic spacing in Windows 11 Explorer:

Launch Explorer
Open File Explorer menu
Click on the Layout and view options menu
Select Compact view.

2] Through File Explorer options

To decrease the space between the items & icons in Windows 11 through the File Explorer options, the procedure is as follows:

Launch Explorer
Click on the three dots at the pinnacle-right corner of the File Explorer menu (Run into more)
Select Options.
Go to the View tab
Check the checkbox associated with Decrease space betwixt the items (Meaty view).
Click Apply.

That's it!

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Why is File Explorer spacing an issue?

The File Explorer spacing issue is different with Windows 11, but non new. Earlier, a lot of users reported the same with other versions of the operating organization earlier Microsoft finally released the Compact view pick.

While increasing the spacing between the icons in File Explorer, Microsoft intended to amend the aesthetics and readability, the users with systems containing many folders could not view all the folders without scrolling through the Quick access bar. Thus, the File Explorer Meaty view could be helpful.

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Volition Microsoft update Windows 11 spacing?

A lot of forums confirm that Microsoft has been changing the spacing in the previous Windows systems through updates. At times, the spacing is doubled, and at times reduced. However, if you are using the Compact view settings for File Explorer in Windows 11, it should not change through an update. The settings should remain constant for a long.

Why did Microsoft increase Windows 11 spacing?

Windows eleven is more focused on impact screen users. Microsoft has had the same calendar since they launched Windows eight. Back then, they were targeting tablet users. Withal, most of us still use good old regular computers with keyboards and then the Meaty view settings are better for usa.

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