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How to Create Settings Shortcuts on Windows 11 [For All Pages]
Access Settings through the desktop icon or shortcut key
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Updated onOctober 6, 2023
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If you rely on the Settings app for even the most trivial of actions or to change the Windows configuration, why not create a Settings shortcut in Windows 11? It doesn’t take more than a minute when using our guide.
The Settings app has changed tremendously over the years, with the functionalities and options being moved around. Even some features that could earlier be accessed via both the Control Panel and Settings are now exclusive to the latter, making shortcut creation all the more important.
Benefits of creating a Settings shortcut
How do I create a desktop shortcut for Settings in Windows 11?
How can I create a keyboard shortcut for Settings in Windows 11?
To create a Settings shortcut key in Windows 11, first create a desktop shortcut, then add a hotkey for it. And remember, you don’t need to manually addCtrl+Alt. Windows does it automatically. For instance, to setCtrl+Alt+Kas the dedicated shortcut, simply press theKkey.
Or you could always use a reliableshortcut software for Windows 11.
How do I create a context menu shortcut for Settings in Windows 11?
How do I access specific Settings pages with keyboard or address bar in Windows 11?
You need theUnique Resource Identifierto access specific settings pages with the keyboard or the File Explorer’s address bar.
For the latter > pressWindows+Eto openFile Explorer> paste the URI in the address bar > hitEnter.
The dedicated Settings will open up immediately. And if it’s an incorrect URI, one that doesn’t redirect to any page, it will open theHometab ofSettings.
Besides, since theWindows 11 Settings app is integratedso well, individual pages can also be accessed from the Search menu.
Now that you know how to create a shortcut for Settings in Windows 11, save vital time that is otherwise spent navigating through the app. Also, for critical changes, you can directly access theAdvanced System Settings.
For those of you who prefer shortcuts over the GUI method, our curated list of themost common keyboard shortcutswill come in handy.
For any queries or to share which Settings you access the most, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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