How to Change Wallpaper on Windows 11
New Windows 11 focuses heavily on the appearance aspect of Graphical User Interface i.e. GUI. The first impression of a computer is greatly influenced by the Desktop Wallpaper. So, Windows 11 has made various changes to it which may confuse new users. In this article, we are going to explore different ways on how to change wallpaper on Windows 11. In addition, we have explained how to change desktop background on Windows 11 and customize wallpapers and colors. While some of these may seem familiar, others are totally new. Let us begin!
How to Change Desktop Wallpaper or Background on Windows 11
Method 1: Via Windows Settings
Settings app is the hub of all customizations and changes you could do on your computer. Changing wallpaper is also a part of it. Here’s how to change wallpaper on Windows 11 through Windows Settings:
1. Cliciwch ar y Eicon chwilio a math Gosodiadau. Yna, cliciwch ar agored, fel y dangosir.
2. Cliciwch ar Personoli yn y cwarel chwith a dewiswch Cefndir opsiwn, fel yr amlygir isod.
3. Nawr, cliciwch ar Porwch luniau.
4. Browse through your file storage to find the papur wal you want to set as Desktop background. Select the file and click on Dewiswch lun, fel y dangosir isod.
Method 2: Via File Explorer
Alternately, you could set wallpaper while browsing through your file directory, as follows:
1. Gwasgwch Allweddi Windows + E ar yr un pryd i agor ffeil Explorer.
2. Browse through the directories to find the delwedd you want to set as Desktop background.
3. Now, right-click on the image file and select Gosodwch fel cefndir n ben-desg opsiwn.
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Method 3: Using Default Wallpapers
Windows 11 comes pre-equipped with all new wallpapers and themes that you could possibly need. Here’s how to change desktop wallpaper on Windows 11 through File Explorer:
1. Gwasgwch Allweddi Windows + E gyda'n gilydd i agor ffeil Explorer, fel yn gynharach.
2. Yn y Bar cyfeiriad, math X:WindowsWeb ac yn y wasg Rhowch allwedd.
Nodyn: Yma, X yn cynrychioli'r gyriant cynradd where Windows 11 is installed.
3. Dewiswch a wallpaper category from the given list and select your desired papur wal.
Nodyn: There are 4 wallpaper folder categories: 4K, Screen, touchkeyboard, & papur wal. hefyd, Wallpaper folder has sub-categories like Captured Motion, Flow, Glow, Sunrise, Windows.
4. Lastly, right-click on the image file and select Gosodwch fel cefndir n ben-desg opsiwn.
Method 4: Through Photo viewer
Found a perfect wallpaper while going through your photos using Photo Viewer? Here’s how to set it as dekstop background:
1. Browse through the saved images using Gwyliwr Lluniau.
2. Yna, cliciwch ar y eicon tri dot o'r bar uchaf.
3. Yma, dewiswch Set as > Set as background opsiwn, fel y dangosir isod.
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Method 5: Through Web Browsers
Internet is the perfect place for your next desktop background. If you come across an image that is perfect for your next desktop background, you could set it as your desktop wallpaper using these steps:
1. Launch a web browser such as Google Chrome ac chwilio for your desired image.
2. De-gliciwch ar y delwedd you like and select Set Image as Desktop background… opsiwn, fel y dangosir.
How to Customize Desktop Background
Now, that you know how to change desktop background on Windows 11, follow given methods to customize it.
Method 1: Set Solid Color as Desktop Background
Setting a solid color as your desktop background is one of many ways you could give a minimalistic look to your computer.
1. Lansio Gosodiadau from the search results, as shown.
2. Cliciwch ar Personoli > Cefndir, fel y dangosir isod.
3. Dewiswch Solid carogli o Personoli'ch cefndir rhestr ostwng.
4A. Select your desired color from the color options given under Choose your background color adran hon.
4B. Alternatively, click on Gweld lliwiau to choose a custom color instead.
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Method 2: Set Slideshow in Desktop Background
You could set a slideshow of your favorite photos of your family or friends or vacation as well. Here’s how to change wallpaper on Windows 11 by setting slideshow as the background:
1. Ewch i Settings > Personalize > Background fel y cyfarwyddwyd yn y dull blaenorol.
2. This time, choose Sioe sleidiau yn y Personoli'ch cefndir drop-down menu, as illustrated below.
3. Yn Choose a picture album for a slideshow opsiwn, cliciwch ar Pori botwm.
4. Browse through the directories and select your Desired folder. Yna, cliciwch ar Dewiswch y ffolder hon fel y dangosir.
5. You can customize the slideshow from the given options viz:
- Change picture every <t> minutes: You can choose the time period after which pictures will change.
- Shuffle the picture order: The pics will not appear in chronological order as saved in the folder, but will be shuffled randomly.
- Let slideshow run even if I’m on battery power: Turn it off when you want to save battery, otherwise it can be kept turned on.
- Choose a fit for your desktop image: We recommend using Fill option to view pics in full screen mode.
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