How to change or customize themes in Windows 11.

With the latest version of your operating system, Windows 11, Microsoft has decided to give a twist to the user experience and the customization of the graphical interface. In fact, if with Windows 10 the customization of themes and colors was present but limited, with its successor it is possible to modify different graphic aspects in a freer and more profound way.

In our opinion, the customization plays an important role in the daily use of an operating system, as it makes the workspace even more personal and enjoyable. Therefore, in this guide, we will show you how to change or customize themes in Windows 11.

How to change a theme in Windows 11

Set up a theme In Windows 11 it is a very simple operation, which takes a few minutes and will allow you to further customize the Microsoft operating system. In fact, Windows 11 offers 6 preset themes, to choose from according to your preferences.

Then for establish one of these topics:

  • Open the configuration Windows 11 (to open the Settings you can also press the combination of keys ALT + keys)
  • Inside the sidebar on the left, click Personalization
  • On the next screen, click Themes
  • At this point, identify the topic of your interest, click on it and wait for Windows to configure automatically

How to customize a theme in Windows 11

Once the topic is established, you may need to change some parameters to make it even more personal.

To this end:

  • Open the configuration Windows 11 (to open the Settings you can also press the combination of keys ALT + keys)
  • Inside the sidebar on the left, click Personalization
  • On the next screen, click Themes
  • At the top, you will find four sections dedicated to customizing the currently configured theme (Background, Color, Sounds, and Mouse Cursor)

By modifying each of these four parameters and the related settings, you will finally have a graphical interface “yours”, to use the computer in the most pleasant way possible.

  • Background- You can change the background and apply a slideshow, picture, or solid color. In the case of a slide show, you can choose how many minutes to change the image and whether to shuffle the order of the images.
  • Color: you can choose the light or dark mode, either to activate the transparency effects and to set the main color. In addition, as it happened in Windows 10, it is possible to choose whether to show the color in Start, in the taskbar and within the windows.
  • Sounds: through the corresponding panel, it is possible to configure sounds other than the predefined ones, for each type of alert
  • Cursor mouse: Have you been tired of using the same mouse cursor over and over again for years? I inform you that, through this function, it is possible to change both the color and the size and shape of your pointer.

How to apply a contrast theme in Windows 11

The theme customization options in Windows 11 are certainly not over. In fact, it is also possible to apply a contrast theme, so that more different colors are used to simplify the display of text and applications.

  • Open the configuration Windows 11 (to open the Settings you can also press the combination of keys ALT + keys)
  • Inside the sidebar on the left, click Affordability and then Themes en contrast
  • Choose the theme you want to apply between Aquatic, Sand, Twilight y Night Sky
  • Select the theme from the drop-down menu, located next to the item Contrasting themes, then click on Apply
  • Also, you can change the theme by clicking Edit, then select the color you want to use

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