Change What Closing the Lid Does in Windows 11

This guide explains how to customize your laptop’s behavior when the lid is closed in Windows 11. By adjusting your system’s power settings, you can configure your PC to enter Sleep mode, Hibernate, Shut down completely, or Do nothing—which is ideal if you want to keep the laptop running while connected to an external monitor.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Open the Control Panel: Press the Windows Key, type Control Panel, and press Enter.

2. Navigate to Power Options: In the top-right corner of the Control Panel, set the View by option to Large icons or Small icons, then click on Power Options.

3. Open Lid Settings: In the left sidebar, click the link that says Choose what closing the lid does.

4. Choose Your Desired Actions: Locate the row labeled When I close the lid. Use the drop-down menus to select an action for both On battery and Plugged in:

   • Do nothing: Keeps the laptop powered on and running normally.
   • Sleep: Places the laptop into a low-power state for a quick resume.
   • Hibernate: Saves open sessions to the SSD/hard drive and completely powers off the system.
   • Shut down: Turns the computer off entirely.

5. Save Your Changes: Click the Save changes button at the bottom of the window to apply the new configuration.