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How to Change Windows 10 Window Colors and Appearance

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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I know most of you running aWindows 10device were wondering if they can change the colors and appearances in the operating system. Well, the answer to your question is yes and you only need to follow the tutorial posted below in order to find out how exactly you can change the colors and appearances inWindows 10.In order for you to select yourWindows 10colors and appearances you will first need to turn on the “showcoloron Start, taskbar, andaction center”featureif you haven’t already. If you turn on thisfeatureyou will be able to change to your liking theStart menucolors, the taskbar colors, and theaction centerbackground will have your preferredcoloras well.

Change Windows 10 colors and appearances

Change Windows 10 colors and appearances

Now for changing to a specific color if you are using a Windows default theme:

How to let your Windows operating system pick a color from your background(only if using Windows default theme):

How to choose your color if you are using a high contrast theme:

Useful Windows 10 customizing hints and tips

For some of our readers changing thecolorand appearance of specific communication, windows are something they need in order to navigate quickly through a large number of opened tasks. For this, we have a dedicated article that teaches you how tocustomize the colors of your start menuand taskbar. If you simply want tochange the color of a window, this is not so complicated.

If you do navigate on Facebook and it starts being annoying,try to change its color schemesand customize it. Finally, if you simply want to calibrate thecolors, thebrightnessor the contrast of your Windows screen,here’s how to do it.

You are done, now you know exactly how to change thecolorsand appearances in yourWindows 10operating system but if you do run into any issues along the way you can always write us in the comments section of the page situated below and me or my colleagues will help you further as soon as possible.

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Ivan Jenic

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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.

When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.

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Ivan Jenic

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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.