How to enable or disable Airplane mode on Windows 11
Airplane mode helps to disable (and enable) all wireless communications quickly, and here’s how.
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OnWindows 11, the “Airplane mode” gives you a way to disable one or all wireless devices (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Global Positioning System (GPS), Near Field Communication (NFC), and cellular) quickly with one button as required, such as when you are boarding a plane or in a place that limits the use of wireless signals.
In addition, you can also use Airplane mode toconserve batterysince while the feature is enabled, the device won’t be using power to transmit data.
Whatever the situation might be, Windows 11 offers at least five ways to enable or disable Airplane mode using the keyboard’s dedicated function key, Quick Settings, Settings app, Lock screen, and Command Prompt.
In thishow-to guide, I will walk you through the steps to control Airplane mode on your computer.
How to enable Airplane mode on Windows 11
Windows supports multiple ways to manage Airplane mode on your laptop or desktop computer, including using a dedicated function key, Quick Settings flyout, networking settings, through the Lock screen, and with commands.
Function key method
Laptops usually include a dedicated physical key to enable or disable Airplane mode. If so, press the"Function key + Airplane"keyboard shortcut (or dedicated key) to turn on the feature.
Quick Settings method
To configure Airplane mode using Quick Settings, use these steps:
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Settings method
To enable Airplane mode from the networking settings page, use these steps:
Command line method
Windows 11 doesn’t include a tool to change the state of the Airplane mode, but you can use a command to modify the Registry to enable the feature.
Warning:This is a friendly reminder that editing the Registry is risky and can cause irreversible damage to your installation if you don’t do it correctly. Before proceeding, it’s recommended that you create a temporaryfull backup of your PC.
To enable Airplane mode with commands, use these steps:
Lock screen method
To turn on Airplane mode from the Lock screen, use these steps:
Once you complete these steps, Airplane mode will enable on Windows 11, disabling all wireless communications.
How to disable Airplane mode on Windows 11
It’s also possible to disable all the wireless communications on your computer using the same methods.
Function key method
Use the"Function key + Airplane"keyboard shortcut or the dedicated key to turn off the feature.
Quick Settings method
To configure Airplane mode using Quick Settings, use these steps:
Settings method
To disable Airplane mode from the “Network & internet” page, use these steps:
Lock screen method
To turn off Airplane mode from the Lock screen, use these steps:
Command line method
To enable Airplane mode with commands, use these steps:
After you complete these steps, the wireless adapters will connect to the network and start transmitting data.
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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.
