How to Adjust Screen Brightness in Windows 11: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to adjust screen brightness in Windows 11 with clear steps, practical tips, and troubleshooting guidance for a reliable result.

Depending on the specific Windows operating system you're using, Windows 11 supports various methods for adjusting screen brightness, not just a single one, allowing you to choose the quickest and most suitable option for each situation.

1. Adjust brightness via Action Center

The quickest and most convenient way is to use the Action Center. Press Windows + A to open the Action Center, and you'll see the brightness slider right there in the panel.

2. Adjust the brightness through the Settings.

We go to Settings > System and then select Display. Here you will find a slider to adjust the screen brightness.

3. Use keyboard shortcuts on your laptop.

Most laptops include shortcut keys for quick brightness adjustment, usually the combination of Fn + the F keys with the sun icon (increase/decrease).

4. Adjust brightness automatically.

If your laptop has a light sensor, you can enable "Automatically adjust brightness when lighting changes" in the Display section of Windows 11 Settings.

5. Control brightness based on the displayed content.

Go to System, then select Display, find the Change brightness based on content setting, and choose one of the options such as Off, Always, or On Battery Only to enable this feature.