You can create a permanent icon by right-clicking the desktop, selecting New > Shortcut , and entering ms-settings: as the location.
For most users, is the primary "open settings" shortcut. It works whether you are on the desktop, inside an application, or even when some graphical elements are unresponsive. 2. Alternative "Power User" Shortcuts windows 11 open settings shortcut
That morning, Jamie pressed , fixed the printer and scaling in under 30 seconds, and got back to work. From then on, Jamie never hunted for Settings again — and neither should you. You can create a permanent icon by right-clicking
Jamie had confused "Quick Settings" (the Wi-Fi/sound/battery panel, opened with Win + A ) with the full Settings app. Once Jamie learned the difference, life got easier: selecting New > Shortcut
Press Windows key + A to open the Action Center/Quick Settings, then click the gear icon in the bottom-right corner.