Icons Always Appear Arranged Vertically (89894)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0a
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q89894

SYMPTOMS

If you increase your Icon Spacing value to a number that is too high, your icons always arrange vertically in Program Manager.

NOTE: To cause this effect, you have to have set your icon spacing very high, usually above 140; however, the value depends on your video resolution and group window size.

RESOLUTION

To correct the problem, reduce the Icon Spacing value.

  1. Run Control Panel.
  2. Choose the Desktop icon.
  3. Change the Icon Spacing setting to 75.
  4. Choose the OK button to save your changes.
When you activate a group within Program Manager and select Arrange Icons from the Window menu, the icons arrange horizontally.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB89894
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