Windows automatically adjusts the screen brightness on some laptops and desktops based on the current lighting conditions. This automatic adjustment ensures that your screen is viewable no matter where you are. For more advanced computers, there may also be an option to automatically change screen brightness and contrast based on the content presented on your built-in display. These automatic brightness adjustments may not be effective if you're using an external display, as you may need to turn it off and manually change the screen brightness to suit your needs. We've brought you a perfect guide that will teach you how to change screen brightness in Windows 11. So, keep reading!
How to Change Screen Brightness on Windows 11
Some devices experience display difficulties due to automatic changes in Windows. Turning off the settings and adjusting the brightness manually can help if you find yourself in similar situations. You can change the screen brightness in Windows 11 either by changing it from Quick settings panel Or Windows Settings. While neither are new additions to Windows 11, they may seem strange to users due to the massive cosmetic overhaul from previous iterations of Windows.
The first method: through the Action Center
Here's how to change screen brightness in Windows 11 through the Action Center:
1. Click on any of these icons. Internet Or the sound Or the battery From the right angle To the taskbar.
Note: Alternatively, you can press the keys. Windows+A At the same time to run Maintenance center.
2. Use Slider To adjust Screen brightness according to your preferences.
The second method: Through Windows settings
Here's how to change screen brightness in Windows 11 through Windows Settings:
1. Press the keys Windows + I Together to open Settings.
2. Here, in the section the system , Click عرض , as shown.
3. Within the section Brightness and color Drag the slider left or right to adjust the brightness as shown below.
Method 3: Using keyboard hotkeys (laptop only)
If you have a laptop, you can easily change the screen brightness using Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts And shortcut keys too.
1. Look for symbols Sun specified on the function keys (F1-F12) On the laptop keyboard.
Note: In this case, the hotkeys are the F1 and F2 keys.
2. Press and hold the key. F1 or F2 To decrease or increase the screen brightness respectively.
Note: On some laptops, you may need to press shortcut keys. Fn + Brightness To adjust the screen brightness.
Pro tip: On desktop computers, you won't find any brightness hotkeys. Instead, there will be dedicated buttons on your monitor that you can use to adjust the screen's brightness.
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