How to Enable Simplified Quick Settings in Windows 11

Windows 11 brought a ton of redesigns to the operating system, and a lot of confusion followed. While it did fix some unnecessary design changes, some of them still remain. One such overwhelming redesign is the Quick Settings on Windows 11. It looks distinct from the one on Windows 10 and now has brightness and volume adjustment options.

If you find the Quick Settings on Windows 11 a little too jam-packed, you may simplify it using simple tweaks. We will discuss the methods to simplify the Quick Settings using the registry editor and group policy editor.

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What Is the Quick Settings Feature in Windows?

Windows 11 offers a revamped Quick Settings menu. You can add shortcuts to various useful features such as cast, project, battery saver, and more. To access the Quick Settings, simply hover your mouse to the extreme right area on the taskbar and click on the Wi-Fi, speaker, or battery icon.

you could also access the Quick Settings menu using theWin + Ashortcut. The feature also offers direct adjustment of brightness and sound.

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1. How to Simplify the Quick Settings Panel Using the Group Policy Editor

You can enable the simplified quick settings in Windows 11 using the Group Policy Editor. It is a nifty administration tool that offers more granular control over Windows features. You can refer to our completeGroup Policy Editor guidefor more information on this.

To enable the simplified Quick Settings using Group Policy Editor, repeat the following steps:

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2. Using the Registry Editor

If you are running Windows 11 home version, then you cannot use the Group Policy Editor. It is only available for the Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise Windows versions. So, you need to tweak the registry in order to enable simplified Quick Settings.

Back up your registry to avoid any mishaps. Check our detailedguide on registry backupfor more information.

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To enable the simplified Quick Settings using the registry editor, repeat the following steps:

Enjoy the Clutter-Free Quick Settings Menu

The default Quick Settings layout is not bad. But if you want to de-clutter it, then you can use the simplified Quick Settings. You can try enabling it using the Group Policy Editor. But if you are a Windows Home user, you need to make registry modifications. You can revert to the original layout by retracing the steps.

Windows 11 brings in some fantastic new features, and its Quick Settings menu is no exception. Here’s how to get the most out of it.

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