2 november 2021

Hoe u de achtergrond op Windows 11 kunt wijzigen

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!

Hoe u de achtergrond op Windows 11 kunt wijzigen

How to Change Desktop Wallpaper or Background on Windows 11

Methode 1: Via Windows-instellingen

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. Klik op het Zoek icoon en het type Instellingen. Klik vervolgens op Openen, zoals getoond.

Start menu search results for settings. How to change wallpaper on Windows 11

2. Klik op Personalisatie in het linkerdeelvenster en selecteer Achtergrond optie, zoals hieronder aangegeven.

Personalization section in the settings window

3. Klik nu op Door foto's bladeren.

Background section of personalization. How to change wallpaper on Windows 11

4. Browse through your file storage to find the behang you want to set as Desktop background. Select the file and click on Kies foto, zoals hieronder afgebeeld.

Choosing wallpaper from browsing files.

Method 2: Via File Explorer

Alternately, you could set wallpaper while browsing through your file directory, as follows:

1. druk op Windows + E-toetsen gelijktijdig openen file Explorer.

2. Browse through the directories to find the Beeld you want to set as Desktop background.

3. Now, right-click on the image file and select Instellen als bureaubladachtergrond optie.

Right click menu on the image file and select Set as desktop background. How to change wallpaper on Windows 11

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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. druk op Windows + E-toetsen samen te openen file Explorer, zoals eerder.

2. In de Adresbalktype X:WindowsWeb en druk op Enter toets.

Opmerking: Hier X Vertegenwoordigt de primaire aandrijving where Windows 11 is installed.

3. Kies een behang categorie from the given list and select your desired behang.

Opmerking: There are 4 wallpaper folder categories: 4K, Screen, touchkeyboard, & behang. Dus, Behang folder has sub-categories like Captured Motion, Flow, Glow, Sunrise, Windows.

Folders containing Windows default wallpaper. How to change wallpaper on Windows 11

4. Lastly, right-click on the image file and select Instellen als bureaubladachtergrond optie.

Right click menu on the image file and select Set as desktop background. How to change wallpaper on Windows 11

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 Photo Viewer.

2. Klik vervolgens op de pictogram met drie stippen van de bovenste balk.

3. Selecteer hier Set as > Set as background optie, zoals hieronder geïllustreerd.

Setting an images as desktop background in Photo Viewer

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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 en search for your desired image.

2. Klik met de rechtermuisknop op de Beeld you like and select Set Image as Desktop background… optie, zoals afgebeeld.

Set Image as Desktop Background.....

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. Lancering Instellingen from the search results, as shown.

Start menu search results for settings. How to change wallpaper on Windows 11

2. Klik op Personalisatie > Achtergrond, zoals hieronder afgebeeld.

Personalization section in the settings window

3. kiezen Solid cgeur oppompen van Personaliseer je achtergrond keuzelijst.

Solid color option in the drop-down list for Personalize your background. How to change wallpaper on Windows 11

4A. Select your desired color from the color options given under Choose your background color pagina.

Select color or click on View colors from Solid color options

4B. Alternatively, click on Bekijk kleuren to choose a custom color instead.

choose color from Custom color picker. How to change wallpaper on Windows 11

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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. Ga naar Settings > Personalize > Background as instructed in the previous method.

2. This time, choose Slideshow in de Personaliseer je achtergrond vervolgkeuzemenu, zoals hieronder geïllustreerd.

Slideshow option in the drop-down list for personalize your background option

3. in Choose a picture album for a slideshow optie, klik op Blader knop.

Browse option to select folder for slideshow.

4. Browse through the directories and select your Desired folder. Klik vervolgens op Kies deze map zoals getoond.

Choosing the folder containing images for the slideshow. How to change wallpaper on Windows 11

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.

Option to customize the slideshow.

Aanbevolen:

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