The Settings app was introduced on Windows 8, and now it has improved a lot and is available on Windows 11, too. This gearupwindows article will guide you through different ways to access the Settings app in Windows 11.
The Settings app is the most critical program in Windows 11/10. It allows controlling your software and hardware looks and behavior. The Settings app on Windows 11 has been completely redesigned compared to Windows 10. It looks beautiful, and also it is straightforward to use. It includes a left navigation pane for categories, and on the right panel, it includes foldable sections with all the options to control your device.
There are several ways available to access the Settings app on Windows 11. These are the following:-
- Using Keyboard Shortcut
- From Start Menu
- Through Windows Search
- Via Quick Settings
- Using Run command box
- Through Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt
- Using Desktop Context Menu
- Via File Explorer
- Through Taskbar
Keyboard Shortcut
This is the quickest and most straightforward way to access the Settings app on Windows 11. Press
Alternatively, press
Start Menu
If you don’t prefer to use a keyboard shortcut, you can open Settings from the Start menu. Click on the
Windows Search
Click on the
Quick Settings
To launch the Settings app from the Quick Settings pane, press
Run command box
Press
Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt
Open PowerShell, Command Prompt, or Windows Terminal and type
To open Windows Terminal, right-click on free space on the desktop and select the option
Using Desktop Context Menu
From the desktop context menu, you can also open the Settings app. For that, perform a right-click on an empty spot and then click the
Via File Explorer
Open the File Explorer by pressing
Through Taskbar
Using this method, you can quickly access the Taskbar Settings page in Windows 11. Perform a right-click on the free space on Taskbar and select the
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