How to Enable Airplane Mode in Windows 10

Windows 10 includes a feature called Airplane mode, which disables all wireless communication including WiFi, cellular, GPS, NFC, and bluetooth.[1] This wikiHow article will teach you the many ways to enable Airplane mode.

Method 1
Method 1 of 3:
Using the Network Connection Window

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    Open the Network connection window. Click the WiFi
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    or Ethernet (monitor with cable) icon on the taskbar. It's located on the right side of the taskbar in the notification area.
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    Click the "Airplane mode" tile. It has an airplane icon at the top of it.
    • Repeat to disable.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:
Using the Action Center

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    Open the Action Center. Click on the message icon on the right side of the taskbar to open the action center.
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    Click the "Airplane mode" tile. It has an airplane icon at the top of it.
    • Only seeing four icons and none are airplane mode? Click the "Expand" link to view all quick action tiles.
    • Re-click the tile to disable.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 3:
Using the Settings App

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    Open the Settings app. Click the Start
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    button and select the settings gear
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    .
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    Click
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    Network & Internet.
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    Select Airplane mode from the left pane.
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    Toggle on
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    the switch under the "Airplane mode" section.
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Things You'll Need

  • Device running Windows 10

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References

  1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/instantanswers/ce29965f-021d-45e8-b2c5-fb8e0026cd49/turn-airplane-mode-on-or-off
  2. ↑ http://www.thewindowsclub.com/airplane-mode-windows-10

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Updated: March 29, 2021
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Categories: Windows 10 | Basic Computer Skills
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