Built-in Windows: How to turn on High Contrast Mode

Navigate to Settings from the Start menu
Select Accessibility from the left-hand menu
Select a contrast theme
Select a contrast theme from the dropdown menu
Click 'Apply' to save changes

Instructions

  1. Keyboard shortcut: Press Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen to toggle. Select Yes to turn on high contrast.
  2. Navigate to Settings through the Start menu.
  3. Navigate to left-hand side menu and select Accessibility.
  4. Select Contrast Themes.
  5. Select a high contrast theme from the dropdown.
  6. Click Apply.

Tip: High contrast themes help improve readability for low vision.


Last modified: Friday, 29 August 2025, 8:07 AM