3 Ways to Enable High Contrast Mode in Windows 10

Isabella Shinn

Updated: May 8, 2025

To enhance user visibility and accessibility, learn how to turn on high contrast mode in Windows 10 through three simple methods outlined below. You can also easily disable it when needed.

• Method 1: Enable High Contrast using keyboard shortcut
• Method 2: Turn on High Contrast via Windows Search
• Method 3: Enable High Contrast through Control Panel

Method 1: Enable High Contrast using keyboard shortcut

Step 1: Press left Alt + left Shift + Print Screen simultaneously.

Step 2: When prompted, click Yes to activate High Contrast mode.

Method 2: Turn on High Contrast via Windows Search

Step 1: Type high contrast settings in the Windows Search bar and select High contrast settings from the results.

Step 2: Click on the None dropdown menu and choose one of the four High Contrast themes.

Step 3: Click Apply to enable High Contrast mode.

Method 3: Enable High Contrast through Control Panel

Step 1: Access the Control Panel.

Step 2: Search for high contrast in the Control Panel's search box and click on Turn High Contrast on or off.

Step 3: Choose a High Contrast theme to activate High Contrast mode.