How to turn off the transparency effect on Windows 11

However, if you don't like or have no need to use these special effects, they can be easily disabled with just a few simple taps. Here's how to do it.

Turn off transparency effects on Windows 11

First, you access the Windows settings menu by searching for the keyword ' Settings ' in the Start menu and clicking the gear icon that returns. Or, you can also press Windows + i on your keyboard.

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When the Settings menu opens, click ' Accessibility ' in the list on the left, then click on the ' Visual Effects ' item in the right interface, as shown below.

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In the Visual Effects visual effects settings, click the switch next to the ' Transparency Effects ' option to switch it back to the ' Off ' state.

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Immediately, Windows 11 will change all transparency effects being applied to the usual opaque style. Changes are saved and applied automatically, so you can close the Settings window and experience the changes.

In case you want to re-enable the transparency interface effect, open Settings and navigate to Accessibility > Visual Effects , then switch ' Transparency Effects ' to 'On'.

Wish you have a good experience with Windows 11!

Micah Soto

Update 01 August 2021