How to add or remove Quick Settings icons on Windows 11
Are you missing Quick Settings items or not using some of them? Here’s how to customize the flyout on Windows 11.
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OnWindows 11, the Quick Settings flyout (Windows key + A) gives you quick access to enable, manage, and disable common features, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Battery saver, Focus Assist, Night light, Alarms only, Accessibility, Cast, Nearby sharing, Mobile hotspot, Keyboard layout, and Project.
The only caveat is that by default, the flyout doesn’t show all the available items, which means that if you are missing an option or have items that you don’t use, you have to customize the experience manually.
In this Windows 11 guide, we will walk you through the steps to add and remove items from the Quick Settings flyout.
How to add Quick Settings icons on Windows 11
To add more or missing items to the Quick Settings flyout on Windows 11, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the new items will appear in the Quick Settings flyout.
How to rearrange Quick Settings icons on Windows 11
To change the Quick Settings icons order, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the flyout will reflect the changes.
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How to remove Quick Settings icons on Windows 11
To remove Quick Settings items, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the removed items will no longer appear in the Quick Settings flyout.
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
