If you spend considerable time on your Windows 10 computer or device, mastering how to adjust screen brightness is essential. This adjustment is particularly important for laptops and tablets in various lighting conditions. Luckily, Windows 10 offers a variety of options to change this setting. Follow this updated tutorial to learn how to increase or decrease your display's brightness:
Contents
- 1. Adjusting Brightness Using Keyboard Shortcuts
- 2. Adjusting Brightness Using Monitor's Physical Buttons
- 3. Adjusting Brightness Using Quick Actions
- 4. Adjusting Brightness Via the Settings App
- 5. Adjusting Brightness Using Windows Mobility Center
- 6. Adjusting Brightness Using PowerShell
- 7. Adjusting Brightness by Changing Power Mode
- What is Your Preferred Method for Brightness Adjustment?
NOTE: The features presented are available in Windows 10 November 2019 Update or newer. If you're using an older version of Windows 10, you might not have access to all the features. Check your Windows 10 build and, if necessary, get the latest Windows 10 update available for you.
1. Adjusting Brightness Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Most Windows 10 laptops feature dedicated keys for adjusting screen brightness:
Device |
Brightness Increase Shortcut |
Brightness Decrease Shortcut |
HP Spectre 13t |
F3 |
F2 |
Surface Pro |
Fn + DEL |
Fn + Backspace |
Lenovo Legion Y520 |
Fn + F12 |
Fn + F11 |
Look for sunlight icons on your keyboard.

2. Adjusting Brightness Using Monitor's Physical Buttons
Some monitors come with dedicated buttons to control brightness settings, while others require you to navigate through menus. Consult your monitor's manual for precise steps.

3. Adjusting Brightness Using Quick Actions
You can also adjust brightness through the Action Center. Press Windows + A to open it and find the brightness slider at the bottom.

4. Adjusting Brightness Via the Settings App
Open Settings using Windows + I, and navigate to System. Under the Display section, adjust the brightness slider as required.

5. Adjusting Brightness Using Windows Mobility Center
To modify brightness through Windows Mobility Center, search for mobility in the taskbar, then adjust the brightness using the appropriate slider.

6. Adjusting Brightness Using PowerShell
Using PowerShell is another effective method. Launch it with powershell in the search field, then type the command:
(Get-WmiObject -Namespace root/WMI -Class WmiMonitorBrightnessMethods).WmiSetBrightness(1,brightnesslevel)
Replace brightnesslevel with a value between 0 and 100.

7. Adjusting Brightness by Changing Power Mode
Lowering the screen brightness can save energy. Access Battery settings by clicking the power icon in your system tray and adjusting the settings to enable this feature.

What is Your Preferred Method for Brightness Adjustment?
Being able to adjust brightness effectively enhances comfort and productivity. A screen that's too bright or dim can cause eye strain. What method do you prefer for changing your display's brightness? Share your thoughts in the comments below!