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Screen brightness is a key factor determining the user experience when browsing the web or watching movies, especially on Windows 10, the most advanced operating system from Windows. Users have various ways to change screen brightness on Win 10. This article will provide 4 common and easy methods to adjust screen brightness on Win 10.
4 Methods to Adjust Brightness on Windows 10
Method 1: Adjust Screen Brightness Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Typically, depending on your laptop, you'll see an icon of a sun with a (-) and a sun with a (+), which are the shortcut keys for adjusting brightness on the computer and Windows 10 OS. For some laptop models, this button is an F function key, so users can press it directly.
Meanwhile, for some laptop models like Asus, Dell, users will need to use the combination of Fn + the key with the sun icon to increase or decrease screen brightness on Windows 10.
Method 2: Use Action Center
Step 1: Click on the Action Center icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Locate the sun icon and click on it to adjust screen brightness on Windows 10. There will be 5 levels including 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% for users to modify screen brightness on Windows 10.
Method 3: Use Settings to Adjust Screen Brightness on Windows 10
Step 1: Access Settings in Win10 by clicking the Start menu > selecting Settings. Alternatively, you can press the Windows + I key combination to open it. Explore various ways to enter Win 10 settings as shared by Mytour.
Step 2: In Settings > choose System > Display
In Display, you will find a slider labeled Adjust brightness level. This is the brightness control for your computer screen that we're looking for.
Simply drag the slider to adjust the brightness as desired.
Method 4: Use Control Panel to Change Brightness on Windows 10.
Step 1: Right-click on the battery icon and select Adjust screen brightness to open Power Options.
Step 2: In Power Options, scroll down to the bottom and choose Screen brightness. This is the slider for adjusting screen brightness, and you can slide it left or right as desired to adjust the screen brightness.
In addition to changing brightness on Windows 10, there's a feature to adjust screen brightness automatically based on the environment. However, this feature generally consumes battery and is rarely necessary as users are accustomed to a specific brightness level. Therefore, if you don't like it, you can manually turn off automatic brightness mode on Windows 10 or vice versa.
On many laptop models, there are also some unique ways to adjust screen brightness, specific to certain laptop brands. However, the methods introduced in this article are generally the most common and can be applied to adjust screen brightness on laptops, Windows 11, 7, 8, and more. You can see detailed instructions on how to adjust screen brightness on Windows 11 here.
- Explore more: How to Adjust Screen Brightness on Windows 11
Additionally, to efficiently conserve laptop battery, implementing screen timeout settings in Windows is a simple way to extend battery life and prevent screen damage due to prolonged usage.
Wishing you all success!
