Change screen brightness in Windows

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Select the Network icon on the right side of the taskbar, and then move the Brightness slider to adjust the brightness. (If the slider isn't
there, see the Notes section below.)

Some PCs can let Windows automatically adjust screen brightness based on the current lighting conditions. To find out if your PC supports
this, select Settings > System > Display. Select Brightness, look for the Change brightness automatically when lighting changes check
box, and then select it to use this feature. This automatic setting helps make sure your screen is readable wherever you go. Even if you use it,
you can still move the Brightness slider to fine-tune the brightness level for a built-in display.

You might also see another check box displayed: Help improve battery by optimizing the content shown and brightness. Some Windows
PCs can automatically adjust the screen brightness and contrast based on content that’s displayed on your built-in screen. For more info, see
Adaptive brightness and contrast in Windows.

Notes:

• You might not see the Brightness slider on desktop PCs that have an external monitor. To
change the brightness on an external monitor, use the buttons on it.
• If you don't have a desktop PC and the slider doesn't appear or work, try updating
the display driver. Select Search on the taskbar, type Device Manager, and then
select Device Manager from the list of results. In Device Manager, select Display adapters,
then select the display adapter. Press and hold (or right-click) the display adapter name, then
select Update driver and follow the instructions.