How to Turn On High Contrast Mode on Windows
Improves readability, with a keyboard shortcut included to turn it on quickly.
High contrast makes it easier to tell text and interface apart for people with low vision, using strongly marked colour combinations.
- Settings → Accessibility → "Contrast themes".
- Turn on the switch and choose one of the available contrast themes.
The keyboard shortcut Left Alt + Left Shift + PrtScn
turns high contrast on or off quickly, with no need to go into
Settings every time.
Note: some apps and websites may look different or visually less polished under high contrast — that's an expected effect, since it prioritises readability over each program's original design.
Frequently asked questions
Does high contrast change anything besides the colours?
It mainly affects colours and visual contrast, aiming to make text and interface elements easier to tell apart — it doesn't change the size or layout of elements.
Can I quickly turn high contrast on and off?
Yes, with the keyboard shortcut Left Alt + Left Shift + PrtScn, with no need to go into Settings every time.