How to Customize Quick Settings on Windows 11

Step by step

1. 10 sec

   Open the Quick Settings panel

   Click the network, volume, or battery icon located in the bottom-right corner of the taskbar. This action reveals the Quick Settings flyout menu.

   Note: Windows + A
2. 15 sec

   Enter edit mode

   Locate the pencil icon situated at the bottom of the Quick Settings panel. Click this icon to transition the interface into its customizable state.

3. 20 sec

   Unpin unnecessary controls

   To remove a button, click the unpin icon (a small broken link or circle icon) located in the corner of the tile. The control will immediately disappear from your active menu.

   Note: Essential system controls like volume and brightness cannot be removed.
4. 20 sec

   Add new settings

   Click the Add button at the bottom of the grid. Select the desired setting from the list of available modules to instantly append it to your panel.

5. 30 sec

   Rearrange the panel layout

   Click and hold a tile to drag it to a new position within the grid. Release the mouse button once the tile is in your preferred location.

6. 10 sec

   Save your configuration

   Click the Done button at the bottom of the panel to save your changes. Your updated Quick Settings menu is now ready for use.

   Note: Changes are applied globally and persist across system restarts.