In Windows 11 there is no native method, setting or known registry edit to change the color of the text on the icons on the desktop.
how to change the text color for an icon
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How do you change the color of the text for an icon on the screen
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility
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DaveM121 811.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor2025-11-10T18:11:44.9266667+00:00