5 Steps to Create a Shortcut to a Windows 10 Settings Page

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windows-10-settings Have you ever wanted to get to a Windows 10 Settings page quickly & easily?

Follow the 5 steps below to create a shortcut to a Windows 10 Setting page:

Right-Click or Tap-Hold a blank area of the desktop or Windows Explorer page.
Select New → Shortcut
In the location field, type the URI of the settings page that you would like to access.
Click [Next]
Give your new shortcut a name and click [Finish]

Do you have any tips that you use to make your day easier? Let us know in the comments!

Below are the ms-settings that can be used:

URI	Settings page
Home Page
ms-settings:	Landing page for Settings
Accounts
ms-settings:workplace	Access work or school
ms-settings:emailandaccounts	Email & app accounts
ms-settings:otherusers	Family & other people
ms-settings:signinoptions	Sign-in options
ms-settings:sync	Sync your settings
ms-settings:yourinfo	Your info
Apps
ms-settings:appsfeatures	Apps & Features
ms-settings:appsforwebsites	Apps for websites
ms-settings:defaultapps	Default apps
ms-settings:optionalfeatures	Apps & features
Cortana
ms-settings:cortana-language	Talk to Cortana
ms-settings:cortana-moredetails	More details
ms-settings:cortana-notifications	Notifications
Devices
ms-settings:usb	USB
ms-settings:holographic-audio	Audio and speech
ms-settings:autoplay	AutoPlay
ms-settings:devices-touchpad	Touchpad
ms-settings:pen	Pen & Windows Ink
ms-settings:printers	Printers & scanners
ms-settings:typing	Typing
ms-settings:wheel	Wheel
ms-settings:camera	Default camera
ms-settings:bluetooth	Bluetooth
ms-settings:connecteddevices	Connected Devices
ms-settings:mousetouchpad	Mouse & touchpad
Ease of Access
ms-settings:easeofaccess-narrator	Narrator
ms-settings:easeofaccess-magnifier	Magnifier
ms-settings:easeofaccess-highcontrast	High contrast
ms-settings:easeofaccess-closedcaptioning	Closed captions
ms-settings:easeofaccess-keyboard	Keyboard
ms-settings:easeofaccess-mouse	Mouse
ms-settings:easeofaccess-otheroptions	Other options
Extras
ms-settings:extras	Extras
Gaming
ms-settings:gaming-broadcasting	Broadcasting
ms-settings:gaming-gamebar	Game bar
ms-settings:gaming-gamedvr	Game DVR
ms-settings:gaming-gamemode	Game Mode
ms-settings:gaming-trueplay	TruePlay
ms-settings:gaming-xboxnetworking	Xbox Networking
Network & Internet
ms-settings:network-ethernet	Ethernet
ms-settings:network-vpn	VPN
ms-settings:network-dialup	Dial-up
ms-settings:network-directaccess	DirectAccess
ms-settings:network-wificalling	Wi-Fi Calling
ms-settings:datausage	Data usage
ms-settings:network-cellular	Cellular & SIM
ms-settings:network-mobilehotspot	Mobile hotspot
ms-settings:network-proxy	Proxy
ms-settings:network-status	Status
ms-settings:network-wifisettings	Manage known networks
Network & Wireless
ms-settings:nfctransactions	NFC
ms-settings:network-wifi	Wi-Fi
ms-settings:network-airplanemode	Airplane mode
Personalization
ms-settings:personalization-start	Start
ms-settings:themes	Themes
ms-settings:personalization-glance	Glance
ms-settings:personalization-navbar	Navigation bar
ms-settings:personalization	Personalization (category)
ms-settings:personalization-background	Background
ms-settings:personalization-colors	Colors
ms-settings:sounds	Sounds
ms-settings:lockscreen	Lock screen
ms-settings:taskbar	Task Bar
Privacy
ms-settings:privacy-appdiagnostics	App diagnostics
ms-settings:privacy-notifications	Notifications
ms-settings:privacy-tasks	Tasks
ms-settings:privacy-general	General
ms-settings:privacy-accessoryapps	Accessory apps
ms-settings:privacy-advertisingid	Advertising ID
ms-settings:privacy-phonecall	Phone calls
ms-settings:privacy-location	Location
ms-settings:privacy-webcam	Camera
ms-settings:privacy-microphone	Microphone
ms-settings:privacy-motion	Motion
ms-settings:privacy-speechtyping	Speech, inking & typing
ms-settings:privacy-accountinfo	Account info
ms-settings:privacy-contacts	Contacts
ms-settings:privacy-calendar	Calendar
ms-settings:privacy-callhistory	Call history
ms-settings:privacy-email	Email
ms-settings:privacy-messaging	Messaging
ms-settings:privacy-radios	Radios
ms-settings:privacy-backgroundapps	Background Apps
ms-settings:privacy-customdevices	Other devices
ms-settings:privacy-feedback	Feedback & diagnostics
Surface Hub
ms-settings:surfacehub-accounts	Accounts
ms-settings:surfacehub-calling	Team Conferencing
ms-settings:surfacehub-devicemanagenent	Team device management
ms-settings:surfacehub-sessioncleanup	Session cleanup
ms-settings:surfacehub-welcome	Welcome screen
System
ms-settings:crossdevice	Shared experiences
ms-settings:display	Display
ms-settings:multitasking	Multitasking
ms-settings:project	Projecting to this PC
ms-settings:tabletmode	Tablet mode
ms-settings:taskbar	Taskbar
ms-settings:phone-defaultapps	Phone
ms-settings:screenrotation	Display
ms-settings:notifications	Notifications & actions
ms-settings:phone	Phone
ms-settings:messaging	Messaging
ms-settings:batterysaver	Battery Saver
ms-settings:batterysaver-usagedetails	Battery use
ms-settings:powersleep	Power & sleep
ms-settings:about	About
ms-settings:storagesense	Storage
ms-settings:storagepolicies	Storage Sense
ms-settings:savelocations	Default Save Locations
ms-settings:deviceencryption	Encryption
ms-settings:maps	Offline Maps
Time & Language
ms-settings:dateandtime	Date & time
ms-settings:regionlanguage	Region & language
ms-settings:speech	Speech Language
ms-settings:regionlanguage-chsime-pinyin	Pinyin keyboard
ms-settings:regionlanguage-chsime-wubi	Wubi input mode
Update & Security
ms-settings:signinoptions-launchfaceenrollment	Windows Hello setup
ms-settings:signinoptions-launchfingerprintenrollment	Windows Hello setup
ms-settings:backup	Backup
ms-settings:findmydevice	Find My Device
ms-settings:windowsinsider	Windows Insider Program
ms-settings:windowsupdate	Windows Update
ms-settings:windowsupdate-history	Windows Update
ms-settings:windowsupdate-options	Windows Update
ms-settings:windowsupdate-restartoptions	Windows Update
ms-settings:windowsupdate-action	Windows Update
ms-settings:activation	Activation
ms-settings:recovery	Recovery
ms-settings:troubleshoot	Troubleshoot
ms-settings:windowsdefender	Windows Defender
Developers
ms-settings:developers	For developers
User Accounts
ms-settings:windowsanywhere	Windows Anywhere
ms-settings:workplace-provisioning	Provisioning
ms-settings:provisioning	Provisioning

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