Reference number: CH000841

How can I change the text color of my icons in Windows?

Question:

How can I change the text color of my icons in Windows?

Answer:

All versions of Microsoft Windows do not support the ability to change the color of the icons text on the desktop without the aid of a third-party program. Therefore in order to change the icon text color you will need to download and install one of the below programs.

Note: Before downloading any of the below programs it is important to know that Microsoft Windows refreshes the contents of the desktop often and will reset the icon text color back to the Windows default unless the program you used to change the text color is left open in memory.

There are dozens of different programs with the capability to do this. Below is a short list of a few of the different programs we've tried.

• Iconoid - Great free and open source program with the ability to easily change the icon text color as well as numerous other features such as hiding the icons, setting and restoring icon positions, and much more.
• Microangelo - Another great program that is free to try but requires a registration if you like. This program has the ability to change the icons text color and much more.

Additional information:

• See document CH000905 for additional information about disabling the drop shadow on the text of your desktop icons.