Windows OS: Access Settings Menu

Windows OS: Access Settings Menu


Article Goal – Illustrate how-to access the Windows Settings Application
Article Audience – Public

Access with the Start Menu

1. Select(click) the Start Menu
2. Select(hover) over the Gear icon, then select(click) Settings

Access with the Keyboard

1. Tap Windows Key + I 



Access with Search 

1. Select(click) the Magnify Lens icon
2. Type: settings
3. Select(click) the Settings in the search results pane

Items Accessible from Settings

Update OS, Microphone & Webcam settings, Apps, Privacy, Network, Display, Bluetooth, and much more

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