Change Width Of Desktop Icon Titles

If you would like to change the width of icon titles on your desktop whether it be for visual or functional purposes we've got a quick tip to help you out today. Look below, we've got instructions for both XP and Vista users.
Windows XP Users

1. Right click in a blank spot anywhere on your desktop and select Properties in the menu
2. Select the Appearance tab
3. Click on the Advanced button
4. In the item list select Icon Spacing (Horizontal)
5. The default spacing is 43, you can either raise or lower the value depending on your purposes
6. Click OK in the Advanced Appearance window
7. Click OK in the Display Properties window
8. Now Right click in a blank spot on your desktop again and select Arrange Icons By and choose whichever option you prefer to see the change

Windows Vista Users

1. Right click in a blank spot anywhere on your desktop
2. Select Personalize
3. Select Window Color and Appearance
4. Now click on Open classic appearance properties for more color options
5. Folow the steps above starting with Step 3