How to Change the Screen Timeout in Windows 11?

This article describes how to change the screen timeout in windows 11 so that the monitor turns off following a particular amount of time. You can set the display's timer from one minute to five hours.

Windows 11 Lock Screen Timeout Change

There are three different ways to achieve this, shown below, but since it's the simplest, we advise using the first one for most people.

Edit Power Settings Using Settings.

Step 1: One way to change how long Windows 11 stays awake is through the power choices in Settings.

Step 2: Open Settings by choosing the Start Menu from the Windows taskbar.

Step 3: Choose power & battery.

Step 4: Choose sleep and screen.

Decide on a time next to turn off my screen when connected. If your device has a battery, you'll see an additional choice for when to turn the screen off while using battery power. 

Edit Plan Settings Using the Control Panel

Step 1: You can modify your power plan in the control panel to specify when the display should turn off.

Step 2: Please search for the control panel in the start menu, then choose the app to launch it.

Step 3: Choose sound or hardware.

Step 4: Choose power options.

Step 5: Select change whenever the computer sleeps and Choose when to turn off the display on the left.

Step 6: Select the option to choose a different period next to Turn off the display.

Step 7: Select Save edits.

The Differences Between Sleep and Screen Timeout

A sleeping computer may appear visually identical to a laptop that is up but without a display. These are two distinct entities.

This implies that the time your computer waits before shutting off the display may differ from the time it remains before going to sleep. Although some functions are disabled to save power, a computer in sleep mode is only in a low-power state, so it isn't completely off (all your open programmes and files remain open).

The laptop itself is unaffected whenever the display is turned off; the only thing changing is that the monitor turns black, which could be done to save energy or to keep the room from being overly bright.

FAQ's

In Windows 11, How can I Take a Screenshot?

To copy a screenshot to a clipboard, tap the PrtSc key. And save a screenshot to Pictures > Screenshots, and press Windows Key+PrtSc. Hit Windows Key+Shift+S to take a screenshot of a portion of the screen.

How can I Solve Windows 11's Dark Screen?

Check graphics card compatibility, cycle through the screen's inputs, and adjust the monitor's brightness levels. If the issue persists, check your ports and cords, unplug any devices, and restart your computer.

In Windows 11, How can I Turn Off the Touch Screen?

Expand Human Interface Devices in Device Manager, then choose HID-compliant touch screen. Choose Action > Device Disable > Yes. Continue with any additional Human Interface Devices in the list.