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

Método 1: por meio das configurações do Windows

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. Clique no ícone Ícone de pesquisa e tipo Configurações. Depois, clique em Abra, como mostrado.

2. Clique em personalização no painel esquerdo e selecione BACKGROUND opção, conforme destacado abaixo.

3. Agora, clique em Navegue pelas fotos.

4. Browse through your file storage to find the papel de parede you want to set as Desktop background. Select the file and click on Escolha a foto, conforme ilustrado abaixo.

Method 2: Via File Explorer

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

1. Pressione Teclas Windows + E simultaneamente para abrir File Explorer.

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

3. Now, right-click on the image file and select Definir como fundo da área de trabalho opção.

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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. Pressione Teclas Windows + E juntos para abrir File Explorer, como anteriormente.

2. No Barra de endereços, Tipo X:WindowsWeb e imprensa Tecla Enter.

Observação: Aqui, X representa o unidade principal where Windows 11 is installed.

3. Escolha um categoria de papel de parede from the given list and select your desired papel de parede.

Observação: There are 4 wallpaper folder categories: 4K, Screen, touchkeyboard, & papel de parede. Também, Papel de parede folder has sub-categories like Captured Motion, Flow, Glow, Sunrise, Windows.

4. Lastly, right-click on the image file and select Definir como fundo da área de trabalho opção.

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. Em seguida, clique no ícone de três pontos na barra superior.

3. Aqui, selecione Set as > Set as background opção, conforme ilustrado abaixo.

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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 e search for your desired image.

2. Clique com o botão direito do mouse no Imagem you like and select Set Image as Desktop background… opção, conforme ilustrado.

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. Lançamento Configurações nos resultados da pesquisa, conforme mostrado.

2. Clique em personalização > BACKGROUND, conforme ilustrado abaixo.

3. Selecionar Sólido codor da Personalize o seu fundo lista suspensa.

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

4B. Alternatively, click on Ver cores 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. Vamos para Settings > Personalize > Background as instructed in the previous method.

2. This time, choose Slideshow no Personalize o seu fundo drop-down menu, as illustrated below.

3. em Choose a picture album for a slideshow opção, clique em Procurar botão.

4. Browse through the directories and select your Desired folder. Em seguida, clique em Escolha esta pasta como mostrado.

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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