How to Add or Remove the Sleep Button in Windows 11
The Sleep button in Windows 11 lets you put your PC into a low-power mode to save energy while keeping your work ready to go. This button often appears in the power menu by default, usually on most Windows 11 installations.
You might want to hide the Sleep button if you accidentally click it or prefer a less cluttered power menu. Conversely, you can also add it back if it’s missing and you want quicker access to this power-saving feature.
You can add or remove the Sleep button from the power menu in Windows 11 via Control Panel, Registry Editor, or Group Policy Editor. Open Control Panel, go to Power Options, and change shutdown settings to show or hide Sleep. Alternatively, edit the registry or group policy for more advanced control.
Add or Remove the Sleep Button Using Control Panel
You can add or remove the Sleep button from your Windows 11 power menu using the Control Panel. This lets you easily control if the Sleep option shows up when you click the Start menu’s power icon, making it simple to manage your power settings.
- Open Control Panel. Click the Start menu button, type Control Panel, and press Enter. Learn how to open Control Panel
- Inside Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, then select Power Options.
- Click Choose what the power buttons do on the left side.
- Click Change settings that are currently unavailable near the top.
- Under Shutdown settings, check or uncheck the Sleep box to show or hide the Sleep button.
- Click Save changes to apply your settings.
Show or Hide Sleep Button Using Windows Registry Editor
You can show or hide the Sleep button in Windows 11 by changing settings in the Registry Editor. Be very careful when doing this, as mistakes can cause problems. It’s best to follow the steps exactly and maybe back up your registry first.
- [ADMIN REQUIRED] Open the Registry Editor by typing
regeditin the Start menu and pressing Enter. - Navigate to this folder path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FlyoutMenuSettings - If FlyoutMenuSettings does not exist, right-click on Explorer, choose New > Key, and name it FlyoutMenuSettings.
- Inside FlyoutMenuSettings, right-click on the right side, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it ShowSleepOption.
- Double-click ShowSleepOption and set the value to:
- 1 – Show the Sleep button
- 0 – Hide the Sleep button
- Click OK, close the Registry Editor, and restart your computer.
Use Local Group Policy Editor to Manage Sleep Button
Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise users can manage the Sleep button’s appearance using the Local Group Policy Editor. This tool lets you control whether the Sleep button is visible or hidden for users on your network, giving you administrative control.
- [ADMIN REQUIRED] Click the Start menu and type Edit group policy, then open the Edit group policy app.
- In the left panel, go to:
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > File Explorer - In the right panel, find and double-click Show sleep in the power options menu.
- Choose one of these options:
- Not Configured (default) – Sleep button will show.
- Enabled – Sleep button will show.
- Disabled – Sleep button will be hidden.
- Click OK, close the window, and restart your PC for changes to take effect.
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Summary
You have several ways to add or remove the Sleep button in Windows 11, making your PC’s power menu work just how you want it. The Control Panel offers the easiest method, while the Registry Editor and Group Policy Editor provide more advanced options for customization.
Where is the sleep button on 🪟 Windows 11?
Search once control panel opens you have to go to power options. Next in the power options window in the very left pane. You will find a link called choose what the power button does just click on
Why is sleep no longer an option in 🪟 Windows 11?
So all you have to do is just check this box. Click save changes and now if I go back to my power. Options you will see that. It's now showing sleep.
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