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Windows 10 How to Turn on High Contrast Mode in Windows 10

How to Turn on High Contrast Mode in Windows 10

By Michael | Last Updated

As shown in the following picture, high contrast improves readability of the display on Windows computer. If you are wondering how to turn it on, this article specially introduces the three commonly-used methods to turn on High Contrast in Windows 10 computer for your better choice.

Video guide on how to turn on High Contrast in Windows 10:

3 ways to turn on High Contrast in Windows 10:

Way 1: Turn High Contrast on using keyboard shortcut.

Step 1: Press the left Shift, left Alt and Print Screen keys at the same time.

Step 2: In the pop-up High Contrast dialog, choose Yes to turn it on.

Tip: If you can't turn it on with keyboard shortcut, find the solution in Failed to Turn on High Contrast with Keyboard Shortcut | What to Do.

Way 2: Turn on High Contrast in High contrast settings.

Step 1: Type high contrast in the search box and tap High contrast settings in the result.

Step 2: On the right of High contrast, click None under Choose a theme, and then select an option from High Contrast #1, High Contrast #2, High Contrast Black and High Contrast White in the list.

Step 3: Click Apply to make the setting effective.

Way 3: Turn High Contrast on in Control Panel.

Step 1: Open Control Panel.

Step 2: Enter high contrast in the top-right search box and hit Turn High Contrast on or off under Ease of Access Center.

Step 3: Select a High Contrast theme from the four themes provided.

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