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January 12, 2021
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Illustrator icon smaller!

  • January 12, 2021
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Can anyone explain why is my illustrator icon is smaller than all my other apps on the dock?
Thanks in advance

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Correct answer Monika Gause

Maybe it's just that: smaller. A design decision.

Mine is smaller as well, but so is the Safari icon.

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Participating Frequently
February 18, 2021

I was wondering the same thing but just updated InDesign and the very latest version now has the same small icon like illustrator so I'm assuming when I update all my other apps, the new smaller size is the norm.

Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
January 15, 2021

Maybe it's just that: smaller. A design decision.

Mine is smaller as well, but so is the Safari icon.

Jeff Witchel, ACI
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Community Expert
January 15, 2021

The word "dock" in your post leads me to believe you're on a Mac. What operating system are you using?

Participating Frequently
January 15, 2021

Hi Jeff, Yes, I'm using OS11.1. I updated all the software together when I updated to Big Sur. Just seems really bizarre that the Illustrator icon is smaller. It's not a major issue in the scheme of things. But just looks odd.

Jeff Witchel, ACI
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 15, 2021

My Adobe icons are all the same size. Weird!

Have you tried deleting the icon by dragging it out of the Dock. Then drag it back into the Dock from the Application? Just a thought!

Inspiring
January 15, 2021

Try this :

Navigate to where the actual application file(.exe) is,

right-click it and select properties,

choose the compatibility tab and select "Change high dpi settings" under the settings section,

in the next window, select the checkbox that says "High DPI scaling override",

and choose "System" from the drop down.

-Hit ok to save the changes, and then re-open illustrator

Participating Frequently
January 15, 2021

Thank you for your reply, I'm on a Mac and it's not possible to adjust.

Participant
January 15, 2021

I also have this exact problem, I cant work out why it is