Set up daily changing wallpapers with Windows 11 spotlight

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Windows 11 now offers a fantastic feature that automatically updates your desktop background with stunning photographs from around the globe. The Windows Spotlight feature delivers professional-quality images directly to your desktop, refreshing your workspace automatically.

Setting up Windows spotlight backgrounds

  1. Launch Windows Settings by pressing Windows + I on your keyboard, or find Settings in your Start menu.

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  1. Navigate to the Personalization section in the left sidebar.

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  1. Select Background from the available options.

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  1. Look for the background settings dropdown menu under Personalize your background.

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  1. Choose Windows Spotlight from the dropdown menu.

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Important: Make sure your Windows 11 system has all recent updates installed to access this feature.

Your desktop will immediately display a Spotlight image. A small camera icon will appear in the top-right corner of your screen, offering additional functionality:

  1. Double-click the camera icon to view detailed information about the current image through Bing.

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  1. Right-click the camera icon to access more options:

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Available options include:

  • Open: Access detailed information about the current wallpaper
  • Switch to next picture: Manually change to a different Spotlight image
  • I like this picture: Help Windows understand your preferences
  • Not a fan of this picture: Skip similar images in future selections

The Windows Spotlight feature automatically refreshes your desktop with new images throughout the day, creating a dynamic and engaging desktop environment.