Windows 8 : Modifying Tiles on the Start Screen - Change Tile Size,Move Tiles in Start Screen

You might have noticed that tiles on the Start screen come in different sizes. Some are larger, such as Weather; others are smaller. Certain tiles can be made smaller or larger. These include the Desktop, Xbox LIVE Games, Weather, Music, Photo, and Messaging tiles. Being able to adjust the size of some tiles helps you fit the items you want to access on the Start screen in an organized way.

Change Tile Size

1. Right-click a tile. (Not all tiles will offer this option, so test this with the Calendar or Weather app.)

2. Click Smaller. (If the tile is already smaller, click Larger.)

   

Tip

If you like to keep a lot of tiles on the Start screen, consider reducing the size of those that offer that option so that you don’t have to scroll as much to find what you need.

Move Tiles in Start Screen

1. Display the Start screen.

2. Click a tile, and drag it to a new location.

   

3. Release your mouse button.

Try This!

After you have installed a few apps of your own, take inventory of the apps that are represented by tiles on the Start screen. Decide which you never use, and unpin them. Locate apps you’ve acquired that you use often, and pin them to the Start screen. Move the tiles around so that the information or apps you need every day appear to the far left and you don’t have to scroll to find them.