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How to Change the Title Bar Color on Windows 11
You can change the color for active and inactive windows
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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By default, the title bar color on Windows 11 depends on your selected dark/light theme. However, you can change it to any color you want.
This guide will discuss step-by-step instructions for three methods to change it and personalize your desktop experience, making it visually appealing.
Can I change the title bar color for active and inactive windows?
Yes, you can change the title bar color for an active window using the Settings app and for an inactive window using the Registry Editor. To know the steps, move to the next section.
How do I change the color of my title bar in Windows 11?
1. Using the Settings app
This method will only change or show the color of the title bar andwindow borderof a currently active window.
2. Using the Registry Editor
In case you want to customize it further, you canadd an option to display the current timein the app title bar. To know how to do it, read this guide.
3. Using a third-party app
In case you are not confident about tweaking the registry entries, try using a third-party app for title bar customization on Windows 11.
For this method to work, you must always keep theShow accent color on title bars and windows borderssettings from the Settings app enabled.
Why is the Windows 11 title bar color not changing?
Remember that you won’t see the window title bar color change in File Explorer, Edge, Command Prompt, Settings, Word, Excel, etc., as they have custom ones that don’t change color based on accent color settings.
In case you want tochange the taskbar color on Windows 11, read this post to know the detailed steps.
If you have any questions or suggestions related to the subject, please mention them in the comments section below.
Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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