How to Enable Windows Spotlight in Windows 11

Windows Spotlight automatically refreshes your desktop background with high-quality global photography curated by Microsoft every day. This guide provides a straightforward, step-by-step walkthrough to turn on the Windows Spotlight feature on your Windows 11 PC using the built-in Settings app.

Steps to Enable Windows Spotlight

1. Open Settings: Press the Windows Key + I shortcut on your keyboard, or right-click the Start button and select Settings.
2. Go to Personalization: In the left sidebar of the Settings window, click on Personalization.
3. Select Background: On the right pane, click on the Background tile.
4. Choose Windows Spotlight: Click the drop-down menu next to Personalize your background and select Windows spotlight.

Your desktop background will update immediately to a Spotlight image.

Interacting with Spotlight on the Desktop

Once enabled, a Learn about this picture icon will appear on your desktop. Interacting with this icon allows you to:

• Hover over it to see the location or subject of the current photo.
• Right-click it to choose Switch to next picture if you want a different image immediately, or provide feedback via I like this picture or Not a fan of this picture.
• Double-click it to open a Bing search in your web browser with more information about the photo.

Note: An active internet connection is required for Windows 11 to download new Spotlight wallpapers automatically.