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How to show or hide desktop shortcut icons
Updated: 12/31/2020 by Computer Hope
As you use your Windows PC, you may start to notice you accrue many shortcut icons on the desktop. You can always delete them, but sometimes it is easier to hide icons temporarily so you can view them again later.
To proceed, follow the instructions in the sections below.
Tip
To hide your desktop icons because there are too many, you can also create a new folder on your desktop to store icons. For example, you could divide your icons into groups (e.g., Programs, Games, Documents), then move each group into its own folder.
See: How to create a directory or folder.
Show or hide all desktop shortcut icons
- Press the + on your keyboard to display the Windows desktop.
- Right-click an empty area on the desktop and select View in the drop-down menu.
- Click Show desktop icons to uncheck the option and hide all desktop icons.
Tip
To show the desktop icons again, follow the same steps above to place a check next to the "Show desktop icons" option.