How to Modify the Function of the Power Button in Windows 11

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The post provides instructions on how to modify the power button action settings in Windows 11. These customizable actions include doing nothing, sleep, hibernate, shutdown, or turning off the display. Changes can be made by opening Control Panel as an administrator, selecting the Hardware and Sound category, and choosing preferred power settings under the Power…

This post shows students and new users steps to change their computer’s power button action settings in Windows 11. Your PC power button action settings specify the action to take when the system power button is pressed.

One can select different actions to specify what to do when the PC power button is pressed. These include doing nothing, sleeping, hibernating, or shutting down when the power button is pressed.

Changing how the power button works in Windows 11 requires you to log in as an administrator and open the Control Panel app in Windows 11.

Below is how to configure one’s PC power button action in Windows 11.

Here are the different options one can specify what to do when the power button is pressed on one’s PC:

How to change the power button action in Windows 11

As mentioned above, the button action settings specify the action to take when the system power button is pressed.

Below is how to configure that.

First, launch the Control Panel in Windows 11.

In the Control Panel, select the Hardware and Sound category.

In the Hardware and Sound category, locate the Power Options section and click Change what the power buttons do.

On the next page, you can choose the power settings you want for your computer. Then, under the Power and Sleep Button Settings, locate the power button icon next to When I Press the Power Button.

Using the drop-down for the power button selection, you’ll have these options available to choose from:

Alternatively, use the steps below to change the settings.

First, select the Power Options settings group highlighted below in the Hardware and Sound category.

Next, select the Change plan settings link in the Power Options pane, as highlighted below.

Next, click Change advanced power settings link as highlighted below.

Expand the Power buttons and lid and Power button action settings as highlighted below. Under the Power button action, choose what action to take when the laptop lid close:

  • On battery:
    • Do nothing
    • Sleep
    • Hibernate
    • Shutdown
  • Plugged in:
    • Do nothing
    • Sleep
    • Hibernate
    • Shutdown

Make your selection and click OK to save your settings.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

This post showed you how to change the power button action settings in Windows 11. Please use the comment form below if you find any errors above or have something to add.

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