5 Ways to Change Sound Volume in Windows 11

Quick Tips

• You can use the F + volume keys shortcut to instantly increase or decrease system volume on Windows.
• If you have an external mouse connected, hover your cursor over the sound icon and move the mouse wheel up or down to increase or decrease the volume levels.
• If you have Copilot, ask it to change Windows volume levels. However, it might not work properly at times.

Method 1: Use the Keyboard Shortcut

You can use dedicated keyboard shortcuts to change Windows sound volume. These buttons might appear separately or as a part of the F (Function) keys. If they’re a part of the F keys for you, you might need to simultaneously press the Fn and the volume keys to increase or decrease system sound.

Check the volume control bar on your screen to see and adjust the current volume levels.

Method 2: Using the Quick Settings Panel

The Quick Settings menu can be called a mini version of the Settings menu. Here, you can use the volume slider to change the volume levels in Windows 11. Use the Windows + A key to open Quick Settings to access it.

Tip: You can also use Windows Copilot to change the volume levels. Simply open the Copilot window and give the relevant command.

Method 3: Change Volume Using Settings Menu

As its name suggests, the Settings menu is home to all major and minor settings in Windows 11. This also means you can use the volume control options here to change the volume levels in Windows 11. Here’s how.

Step 1: Use the Windows + I key on your keyboard to open Settings. From the menu options, click on System. Then, click on Sound.

Step 2: Now, use the volume slider to adjust the device volume.

You can also access the Windows Volume Mixer to adjust the volume levels for individual apps. If you change volume levels using an external speaker, it will be reflected here.

Method 4: Using Control Panel

You can also use the Control Panel to access Windows Volume Mixer. Then, use it to adjust the volume for individual Windows apps. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1: Open the Control Panel and click on Hardware and Sound.

Step 2: Then, go to Sound and click on Adjust system volume.

This will open separate volume sliders for all the active apps using Windows sound. Use the sliders to adjust the volume accordingly.

Also Read: How to fix volume level automatically goes up or down Windows 11

Method 5: Using Xbox Game Bar Shortcut

The Xbox Game Bar can help you quickly check and adjust certain system settings, like volume levels. This can be helpful when playing games. Let’s have a step-by-step look at how to do it.

Tip: Check our article if the Xbox Game Bar is not working on Windows 11.

Step 1: Press Windows + G to open the Xbox Game Bar. Click on the speaker icon to see volume control options.

Step 2: In the new window, select the Mix tab and use the slider under Windows Default Output to adjust the volume levels. Additionally, click on the down arrow to open other volume options.

Step 3: Then, use the individual sliders to adjust volume levels.

Once done, use the Windows + G keyboard shortcut again or click anywhere outside the panel to close the Xbox Game Bar.