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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Turn on Night light

Warm up the screen colours in the evening to make it easier on the eyes.

Windows 11About 2 minutes6 steps · 6 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 6

Open Start

Select the Start button (the Windows logo) on the taskbar.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Open Start.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Start

Select the Start button (the Windows logo) on the taskbar.

Open Start.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open Settings

Select Settings (the cog).

Open Settings.
Step 2

STEP 3

Open Display

Settings opens on the System page. Select Display.

If you see a Home page instead, select System on the left first.

Windows Settings with Display highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Turn on Night light

Switch Night light on.

Example Display screen with Night light highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Adjust the strength

Select Night light again to open its settings, then move the Strength slider to suit you.

Example Night light settings screen with Strength slider highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Set a schedule (optional)

Turn on Schedule night light and choose Sunset to sunrise, or set your own times.

Example Night light settings screen with Schedule night light highlighted.
Step 6

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

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Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

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Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

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They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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