Windows 10: Cant turn off high contrast mode

Discus and support Cant turn off high contrast mode in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I go to college and i accidentally turned on high contrast mode, i cant change it back and im scared and im not really sure to do, i cant edit the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Jessiecatt, Dec 11, 2023.

  1. Cant turn off high contrast mode


    I go to college and i accidentally turned on high contrast mode, i cant change it back and im scared and im not really sure to do, i cant edit the theme and i would like to solve it quickly as i need to do stuff on it so please helpc

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    Jessiecatt, Dec 11, 2023
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  2. how to turn off high contrast

    Hi,

    Follow these steps on how to turn high contrast mode on or off in Windows:

    • Type "high contrast settings" in the search box, and then select High contrast settings from the list of results.
    • Under Choose a theme, select a high contrast theme from the drop-down menu, and then select Apply.
    • To turn off high contrast mode, select None from the drop-down menu, and then select Apply.
    • To turn high contrast mode on or off from the sign-in screen, select the Ease of Access button in the lower-right corner and choose High Contrast.
    • To turn high contrast on or off from the keyboard, press left Alt + left Shift + Print
      Screen.

    Keep us updated with the result.
     
    Marvin Barc, Dec 11, 2023
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  3. File Explorer Selective High Contrast mode

    Hello Kacson, my name is Paul one of the community experts. I am sorry that you are having issues with your visual settings that is stuck in High Contrast Mode.

    Kindly try these steps to check if it can resolve the issue.

    Way 1: Turn High Contrast off via keyboard shortcut.

    Press left Shift+left Alt+Print Screen to instantly turn it off.

    Way 2: Turn off High Contrast through changing the theme.

    Step 1: Enter theme in the search box and click Change the theme in the result.

    Step 2: Choose a new theme from the offered themes excluding the High Contrast themes.

    Way 3: Turn High Contrast off in High contrast settings.

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

    Step 2: Click the High Contrast theme (i.e. High Contrast #1, High Contrast #2, High Contrast Black or High Contrast White), choose None in the pop-up list and then hit Apply.

    Please let me know if that above information's helped or not.

    Regards,
     
    Paul_Mykel, Dec 11, 2023
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  4. Darshan J Win User

    Cant turn off high contrast mode

    High Contrast Will Not Turn Off

    Hi Emily,

    To help you better please provide us with the below information.

    What is the make and model of your computer?

    Which build is currently running on your computer?

    What troubleshooting steps have tried to resolve the issue?

    I would suggest you refer to the below article and Post, check if it help in addressing your issue.

    Turn on high contrast mode

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    Hope it helps. Let us know if you need further assistance and we'll be glad to help.
     
    Darshan J, Dec 11, 2023
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