Or have trouble differentiating between various elements?
Low vision or temporary sight problems could be the cause of your discomfort.
So let’s get started.
What Are Contrast Themes on Windows 11?
You may have seen a poorly designed website while browsing the weblike one with blue ink on black backgrounds.
Even people with normal vision won’t be able to read content on them easily.
And it would be virtually impossible for people with vision problems.
The same is true when you’re looking at dark elements on a white or light-colored base.
High contrast colors enable easy and quick readability, especially for users with vision impairments.
Contrast Themes on Windows 11 give you similar comfort with their distinct colors.
Take a look at them in the gallery below.
The new Contrast Themes include aesthetically pleasing, customizable color combinations that make apps and content easier to see.
You may be surprised by a better and clearer experience while using your PC and browsing the web.
But before you use Contrast Themes, you should check that that your Windows 11 account is activated.
Personalization is available only on activated accounts.
Just press theLeft Alt + Left Shift + Print Screenkeys together to toggle high contrast on and off.
You will get a prompt to confirm whether you want to turn on High Contrast Mode.
ClickYeson the prompt to confirm.
Also, a sound will play to alert you when you turn on or turn off High Contrast Mode.
Here’s how:
When the sign-in screen loads, select your account.
Then press theAccessibilitybutton on the bottom-right corner of your PC screen.
Now toggle on theHigh ContrastModefrom there.
Then sign in to Windows and get going in the High Contrast mode.
How to activate the High Contrast Theme via the controls
Open Settingsby pressing theWindows + Ikeys together.
Or right-press theWindowsbutton on the taskbar and selectSettings.
Click onAccessibilityon the left pane and then click onContrast themeson the right pane.
punch the arrow to kick off the drop-down theme selection menu.
Then select a theme from the four Contrast ThemesAquatic, Desert, Dusk, and Night sky.
Windows may display aPlease waitscreen for a few seconds, after which the colors on the screen change.
To disable a contrast theme, selectNoneand click onApply.
you might also access Contrast Themes via thePersonalizationsettings.
Right-punch the desktop and selectPersonalize.
On theColorspage, scroll down toContrast ThemesunderRelated configs.
This will open up theContrast Themespage inAccessibilitysettings from where you might select your theme.
Turn On or Off a High Contrast Theme in Control Panel
Open theRunboxby pressingWindows + Rkeys together.
Just tap on a theme icon to activate the Contrast Theme.
This will take you to thePersonalizationsettings on theColorspage inWindows tweaks.
Click onContrast themesand then on the next page chooseNonefrom the drop-down menu and clickApplyto turn off the theme.
However, it’s possible for you to still choose an image or slideshow as your desktop wallpaper.
Just openPersonalizationsettings and click onBackground.
Then, from the drop-down menu, choosePictureSlideshow,orWindows Spotlightoption and choose the pictures.
Enable and use High Contrast Themes to enjoy an easier and more empowering computing experience.
