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Settings Shortcut Key (Win + I)

WindowsWindows 10 and 11Quick settingsChecked 2 Nov 2026

Open Settings

WinI

Quick settings (Win 11)

WinA

System info page

WinPause

Mac app settings

Command,

Win + I is the settings shortcut key on any current Windows PC. Settings opens on its home page, with the search box ready at the top; type a word such as display, Bluetooth or printer and press Enter to jump there.

In Windows 11, Win + A opens quick settings for Wi Fi, Bluetooth, brightness and volume without opening the full app. On a Mac, Command + , opens the settings of the app you are using.

Quick facts

  • Settings

    Win + I

  • Quick settings (Windows 11)

    Win + A

  • About this PC

    Win + Pause

  • Power user menu

    Win + X

  • Search settings

    Win + I, then type

  • Mac app settings

    Command + ,

Settings shortcut key and quick routes

Ways into Settings
KeysOpens
Win + ISettings home
Win + AQuick settings panel in Windows 11
Win + PauseAbout page with device name and specs
Win + XPower user menu with Settings
Win + UAccessibility settings
Win + PProjection options

Shortcut to open settings pages directly

Press Win + R and type a settings address to land on one page. Useful ones are ms-settings:display, ms-settings:bluetooth, ms-settings:windowsupdate, ms-settings:network and ms-settings:apps. Press Enter and Settings opens on that page. This is handy when helping someone on the phone; the Run box is explained in Run command shortcut.

Pin a settings page you use often to Start: right click its name in the left pane of Settings, then Pin to Start. A pinned tile opens that exact page with one click, which suits pages you visit weekly, such as Windows Update or Bluetooth devices.

How the settings shortcut differs between Windows 11 and 10

Differences
ItemWindows 11Windows 10
Quick settingsWin + AWin + A opens Action Center
Settings layoutLeft menu with categoriesTiles on a home page
NotificationsWin + NAction Center, Win + A

The older Control Panel still exists in both and holds some advanced options; see Control Panel shortcut.

Navigate Settings with the keyboard

  1. Press Win + I; the search box has focus.
  2. Type part of a setting name and press the down arrow to pick a result.
  3. Press Enter to open it, then Tab to move between options.
  4. Press Space to switch a toggle on or off, and Alt + F4 to close Settings.

Settings remembers the last page only until it is closed, so searching is usually faster than clicking through categories. Search understands everyday words too: typing mouse speed, night light, default browser or storage finds the right page even if you do not know which category holds it. Screen readers announce each option as you tab, so the same steps work for people with low vision.

When Win + I does not open Settings

Problems and fixes
ProblemFix
Nothing happensWindows key may be locked; check for a Win Lock key on gaming keyboards
Settings opens and closes at onceRun the System File Checker or a Windows update
Some pages say managed by your organisationOffice policies control them; contact IT
Win + A shows notificationsThat is Windows 10 Action Center
A parent helping a child over the phone says: press Win + R, type ms-settings:bluetooth and press Enter. The child lands on the Bluetooth page and pairs the headphones.

Frequently asked questions

What is the settings shortcut key in Windows?
Win + I.
What is the settings shortcut in Windows 11 for Wi Fi and volume?
Win + A opens quick settings.
How do I open a specific settings page?

Press Win + R and type an ms-settings address, such as ms-settings:display.

How do I see my PC specs quickly?
Win + Pause opens the About page.
Why does Win + I not work?

The Windows key may be locked or Settings may need repair.

What is the settings shortcut on a Mac?
Command + , opens the current app's settings.