Learn how to easily change the quick icons displayed in the Action Center on Windows 10 and Windows 11. This simple, step-by-step guide is perfect for beginners and helps you customize your computer's settings for a more personal and efficient experience. Discover how to add, remove, and rearrange icons to fit your daily needs!
If you’ve ever used a Windows computer, you might have noticed the Action Center. It’s a special place where you can see notifications and quickly change settings for things like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or the flashlight. In this guide, I’ll explain step by step how to change the small icons you see in the Action Center to make it easier for you to use your computer.
What is the Action Center?
The Action Center is like a small control panel on your computer. It helps you see updates from apps, reminders, and quick settings so you can adjust important things without going deep into menus. You can open it by clicking on a speech bubble icon on the bottom-right corner of your screen.
Why Change the Icons?
You may want to change these icons because you use some features more often than others. For example, if you change Wi-Fi a lot, you might want that icon close by. Or if you don’t use Bluetooth at all, you can remove it. Customizing the Action Center makes your computer easier to navigate.
How to Change Quick Icons in Windows 10
Open the Action Center:
- Look at the bottom-right corner of your screen. Click on the speech bubble icon (it looks like a chat symbol). This will open the Action Center.
Find the Edit Button:
- At the bottom of the Action Center, you will see some small icons representing things like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or your brightness. Look for a small pencil icon or a button that says “Edit” and click on it.
Add or Remove Icons:
- A new menu will appear with a list of icons. If you see an icon you want to add, click on it. If you see an icon you want to remove, just click the small "X" on it. You can also drag the icons to rearrange their order.
Save Your Changes:
- When you’re happy with your selection, click the “Done” button to save everything. Now your Action Center will show the icons you like!
How to Change Quick Icons in Windows 11
Open Quick Settings:
- In Windows 11, click on the network or volume icon at the bottom-right corner of your screen. This will open a new menu.
Look for the Edit Option:
- At the bottom of this menu, you will see an icon that looks like a pencil or a button that says “Edit.” Click on it.
Add or Remove Icons:
- You’ll see a list of icons that you can add or remove. Click to add icons you want, or click the "X" to remove ones you don’t need. You can drag them to change their order too!
Finalize Your Changes:
- When you’re finished, click “Done” or the checkmark to save your new settings. The Quick Settings will now show only the icons you chose.
Some tips:
- Think About What You Use the Most: Put the icons you use every day at the top for easy access. Else it will look like its overcrowded! Don’t Overcrowd the Menu: Too many icons can make it hard to find what you need. Keep it simple!
Click on Action Center For Seeing Your Changes.
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