Microsoft has overhauled the user interface. Windows 11 completely, making it more customizable. However, the developer has also changed the menu structure and options Windows users have when it comes to customizing the user interface. Despite these changes, themes remain the easiest and most impactful way to change the way your operating system interface looks. Here's how to change the theme in Windows 11.
Windows themes can change your background, system sounds, accent color, and even the cursor. The operating system comes with several stock themes to choose from, and more can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store.
Change the theme from Windows 11 settings
Changing your active appearance takes only a few minutes. Here are the steps you need to follow:
Step 1: Open the Windows Settings app. You can do this by opening start menu , type Settings in the search box, and click on the application.
Step 2: Go to the Personalization section of the menu. You can also access this menu by right-clicking an empty area of the desktop and selecting Personalize.
Step 3: Click on one of the thumbnails on the right to change the theme. These are all presets or ones downloaded from the store.
Once you click on the thumbnail, the theme will be applied immediately. Note the white or black box in the bottom-right corner of each thumbnail. This indicates whether the theme has a dark or light app background. Furthermore, the color of the line below the box is the theme's accent color.
If you want even more customization, go to the Customization menu and click Themes. This will allow you to create a custom theme from scratch or upload an existing theme and modify it. Once you click Themes, you'll be taken to the Settings screen, which lets you customize everything from the background to the mouse cursor.
Customize the Windows 11 theme
Here's how to modify the different elements of your theme. You can change the background by following these steps:
Step 1: Select the background from the Themes page.
Step 2: Open the drop-down menu next to Customize your background.
Step 3: Choose a solid color, a slideshow of files in your pictures folder, a specific image, or choose one of your own.
Step 4: Open the drop-down menu in the Choose a fit to desktop picture section to set how the image will be displayed.
Windows 11 can use any image or picture as your desktop background. However, images smaller than standard desktop resolution may not fit well.
You can change the colors by clicking “Color” in the Themes menu and following the instructions below:
Step 1: Choose the overall light mode for the user interface from the Choose your mode drop-down menu. Selecting Dark will make most Explorer and app backgrounds dark gray or black. The Light option will set them to white.
Step 2: Change the accent color using the accent color drop-down menu. If you set it to Automatic, the operating system will detect the dominant color in your wallpaper and set it as the default. If you select Manual, you can choose from one of 48 preset colors or set your own using the Show Colors button.
Step 3: Use the Show your color on start and taskbar sliders to change the color of these two items to the accent color. If you set the accent color to automatic, their color will change when you set another background.
Step 4: Activate Show accent color on title bars and window borders to also color the top of windows and give them a subtle border effect. This color will also change depending on the accent color setting.
Once you're satisfied with the changes you've made to a theme, be sure to return to the top of the Themes screen and click Save. This will store your settings for later use.
The Themes menu also allows users to change the mouse cursor and sounds. You can change them to suit your preferences.
Customize Windows 11 to reflect your personality.
You should follow these basic steps to completely change the theme in Windows 11 and give the operating system a unique look. Depending on your preferences, you can download pre-made themes from Microsoft Store Or design your own. Once you create and save a theme, you can switch to it at any time. This will automatically restore all your settings, making it easy to give your operating system a different look every day of the week.
