To change your wallpaper, navigate to the Settings menu and select Personalization. Select the background option there. You can choose an image, a solid color, or create a slideshow of images to use as your desktop background.
Color Color: In the Settings menu, specifically under the section, you can choose an accent color. The selected color is applied to the Start menu, taskbar, and window borders. Windows can automatically choose an accent color based on your background.
2. Change the alignment and size of the taskbar
You can change the position of the taskbar by going to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar. Here you can choose to align it to the center or to the traditional left position. Although Windows 11 does not have a built-in option for scaling the taskbar, third-party programs can provide this functionality.
Taskbar Icons: Customize the selection of icons displayed on the taskbar for easy, quick access. To pin your favorite apps, right-click on them in the Start menu and select the “Pin to taskbar” option.
3. Personalized start menu
Pin your frequently used apps so you can access them easily. To pin an app to the Start menu, locate it in the Start menu, right-click on it and select the Pin to Start option.
Windows 11 offers the ability to add or remove system folders (such as Settings, File Explorer, etc.) from the Start menu. Change these settings in the Folders section of the Start menu, under the Settings menu.
4. Themes and lock screen themes
To access the theme options, go to Settings, then select and finally click Themes. From there you can choose from a variety of preset themes or create your own custom theme. Themes can contain various elements such as background images, color palettes, sounds, and mouse cursors.
To customize your lock screen, navigate to Settings, then select Lock Screen. You can customize the background image and select apps that display brief status information, such as new messages or weather updates.
5. Fonts and scaling
To change system fonts, navigate to the Settings menu, then select Fonts and finally Fonts. Here you can view and preview installed fonts.
Scaling: To change the size of text, icons, and other elements, you can change the scale by going to Settings > System > Display > Scale & Layout. This is especially beneficial for HD displays.
6. Audio mode
Personalize system sounds by going to the Advanced Sounds option in the Settings menu under System & Sounds. You can customize the audible signals related to events, such as notifications, errors, and system alerts, to your personal preferences.
7. Cursor type
Adjust the mouse cursor to improve visibility or to suit your aesthetic preferences in the Settings menu, i.e. under the Mouse Pointer section and subsection. You can change the size and hue of the cursor.
8. Use widgets.
Widgets in Windows 11 are a convenient way to quickly access information like weather updates, news articles, and upcoming calendar events. To change the settings of a widget, go to the Widgets icon on the taskbar and click the settings gear icon in the Widgets panel.
In summary
Personalize Windows 11 details Adjust multiple system settings to match your personal style and usage. Windows 11 offers a variety of customization options that can greatly improve your user experience. These options include changing visual elements, optimizing the interface layout, and adjusting system noise.
