Applies ToWindows 11 Windows 10

In Windows 11, high contrast mode is handled through contrast themes.

To learn more about contrast themes, see Change color contrast in Windows.

Turn contrast themes on or off

  • Select the Start   button, then select Settings  > Ease of Access > High contrast.

  • Turn on the toggle under Turn on high contrast. Then, choose a theme from the drop-down menu. You can customize colors for things like links and button text. When you're done, select Apply.

  • To turn off high contrast mode, switch off the toggle under Turn on high contrast.

  • To turn high contrast mode on or off from the sign-in screen, select the Ease of access button in the lower-right corner, then turn on the toggle under High Contrast.

  • To turn high contrast on or off from the keyboard, press left Alt + left Shift + Print Screen.

Turn high contrast mode on or off

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