How to Customize the Microsoft Windows Clock App (Windows 11)

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This tutorial covers:

  1. How to Minimize Windows Clock With Click
  2. How to Minimize Windows Clock With Hover and Right Click
  3. How to Minimize Windows Clock With Right Click
  4. How to Maximize Windows Clock With Click
  5. How to Maximize Windows Clock With Double Click
  6. How to Maximize Windows Clock With Hover and Right Click
  7. How to Maximize Windows Clock With Right Click
  8. How to Restore Windows Clock With Click
  9. How to Restore Windows Clock With Double Click
  10. How to Restore Windows Clock With Hover and Right Click
  11. How to Restore Windows Clock With Right Click
  12. How to Resize Windows Clock With Mouse
  13. How to Resize Windows Clock With Hover and Right Click
  14. How to Resize Windows Clock With Right Click
  15. How to Move Windows Clock With Mouse
  16. How to Move Windows Clock With Hover and Right Click
  17. How to Move Windows Clock With Right Click
  18. How to Change Windows Clock Theme Color
  19. How to Switch Between Clock Modes With Click
  20. How to Switch Between Clock Modes With Keyboard Shortcuts
  21. How to Keep Windows Clock on Top
  22. How to Return Windows Clock Back to Full View
  23. How to Expand a Windows Clock Mode
  24. How to Restore a Windows Clock Mode
  25. How to Customize Notification Settings

 

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How to Minimize Windows Clock With Click

  • Step 1: First open Windows Clock. Go to the upper right and click the "Minimize" or "-" button.
    The top image displays the cursor clicking the "Minimize" button in the upper right of the Windows Clock app window. The bottom image displays the empty Desktop as the Windows Clock app window minimizes.

 

 

How to Minimize Windows Clock With Hover and Right Click

  • Step 1: Open Windows Clock, and hover the mouse over the Windows Clock icon in the taskbar.

The cursor hovers over the Windows Clock app icon in the lower right side of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.

 

  • Step 2: Right click the small window that appears.

A small window appears above the Windows Clock app icon on the taskbar. The cursor right clicks the small window.

 

  • Step 3: In the menu that opens, click "Minimize".

The top image displays a menu above the Windows Clock app icon in the taskbar, with the cursor clicking the "Minimize" option in the menu. The bottom image displays the empty Desktop as the Windows Clock app window minimizes.

 

 

How to Minimize Windows Clock With Right Click

The cursor right clicks the top of the Windows Clock app window.

 

  • Step 2: In the menu that opens, click "Minimize".
    The top image displays a menu below the top of the Windows Clock app window, with the cursor clicking the "Minimize" option in the menu. The bottom image displays the empty Desktop as the Windows Clock app window minimizes.

     

 

How to Maximize Windows Clock With Click

The top image displays the cursor clicking the "Maximize" button in the upper right of the Windows Clock app window. The bottom image displays the maximized Windows Clock app window that occupies the entire screen.


 

How to Maximize Windows Clock With Double Click

The top image displays the cursor double clicking the top of the Windows Clock app window. The bottom image displays the maximized Windows Clock app window that occupies the entire screen.



How to Maximize Windows Clock With Hover and Right Click

  • Step 1: Open Windows Clock. Hover the mouse over the Windows Clock app icon on the taskbar.

The cursor hovers over the Windows Clock app icon in the lower right side of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.

 

 

  • Step 2: Right click the small window that appears.

 A small window appears above the Windows Clock app icon on the taskbar. The cursor right clicks the small window.

 

 

  • Step 3: In the menu that opens, click "Maximize".
The top image displays a menu above the Windows Clock app icon in the taskbar, with the cursor clicking the "Maximize" option in the menu. The bottom image displays the maximized Windows Clock app window that occupies the entire screen.



How to Maximize Windows Clock With Right Click

The cursor right clicks the top of the Windows Clock app window.

 

  • Step 2: In the menu that opens, click "Maximize".
The top image displays a menu below the top of the Windows Clock app window, with the cursor clicking the "Maximize" option in the menu. The bottom image displays the maximized Windows Clock app window that occupies the entire screen.



How to Restore Windows Clock With Click

  • Step 1: Maximize the Windows Clock app. Go to the upper right and click the "Maximize" button.
The top window displays the cursor clicking the "Maximize" button in the upper right of the maximized Windows Clock app window. The bottom image displays the restored, smaller Windows Clock app window in the foreground and the Desktop in the background.



How to Restore Windows Clock With Double Click

  • Step 1: First maximize Windows Clock. Double click the top of the window.
The top image displays the cursor double clicking the top of the maximized Windows Clock app window. The bottom image displays the restored, smaller Windows Clock app window in the foreground and the Desktop in the background.




How to Restore Windows Clock with Hover and Right Click

  • Step 1: Maximize the Windows Clock app. Hover the mouse over the Windows Clock app icon in the taskbar.

The cursor hovers over the Windows Clock app icon in the lower right side of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.

 

  • Step 2: Right click the small window that appears.

A small window appears above the Windows Clock app icon in the taskbar. The cursor right clicks the small window.

 

  • Step 3: In the menu that opens, click "Restore".
The top image displays a menu above the Windows Clock app icon in the taskbar, with the cursor clicking the "Restore" option in the menu. The bottom image displays the restored, smaller Windows Clock app window in the foreground and the Desktop in the background.



How to Restore Windows Clock With Right Click

  • Step 1: First maximize Windows Clock. Right click the top of the window.

The cursor right clicks the top of the maximized Windows Clock app window.

 

  • Step 2: In the menu that opens, click "Restore".
The top image displays a menu below the top of the maximized Windows Clock app window, with the cursor clicking the "Restore" option in the menu. The bottom image displays the restored, smaller Windows Clock app window in the foreground and the Desktop in the background.




How to Resize Windows Clock With Mouse

  • Step 1: Open Windows Clock. Hover the mouse over any edge or corner of the window, until the cursor becomes a double sided arrow.

The cursor hovers over the lower left edge of the Windows Clock app window. A blue circle surrounds the cursor which is now a double sided arrow.

 

  • Step 2: Click, hold, and drag the mouse to resize the window. Release the mouse to stop resizing the window.
A blue arrow points to the left as the cursor clicks and drags to the left. The Windows Clock app window expands to the left.



How to Resize Windows Clock With Hover and Right Click

  • Step 1: First open Windows Clock. Hover the mouse over the Windows Clock app icon in the taskbar.

The cursor hovers over the Windows Clock app icon in the lower right side of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.

 

 

  • Step 2: Right click the small window that appears.

A small window appears above the Windows Clock app icon on the taskbar. The cursor right clicks the small window.

 

 

  • Step 3: In the menu that opens, click "Size".

A menu appears above the Windows Clock app icon in the taskbar. The cursor clicks the "Size" option in the menu.

 

  • Step 4: Click, hold, and drag the four arrows cursor over any edge or corner of the Windows Clock window to resize it. Release the mouse to stop resizing the window.
The top image displays a blue arrow pointing upwards as the four arrow cursor clicks and drags the Windows Clock app window upwards. The bottom image displays the resized Windows Clock app window that has expanded upward.



How to Resize Windows Clock With Right Click

The cursor right clicks the top of the Windows Clock app window.

 

  • Step 2: In the menu that opens, click "Size".

A menu appears below the top of the Windows Clock app window. The cursor clicks the "Size" option in the menu.

 

  • Step 3: Click, hold, and drag the four arrows cursor over any edge or corner of the Windows Clock window to resize it. Release the mouse to stop resizing the window.

The top image displays a blue arrow pointing upwards as the four arrow cursor clicks and drags the Windows Clock app window upwards. The bottom image displays the resized Windows Clock app window that has expanded upward.




How to Move Windows Clock With Mouse

  • Step 1: First open Windows Clock. Click, hold, and drag the top of the window to move it. Release the mouse to stop moving the window.
The top image displays a blue arrow pointing diagonally to the upper right as the cursor clicks and drags the top of the Windows Clock app window to the upper right. The bottom image displays the Windows Clock app window moved to the upper right corner of the Desktop.



How to Move Windows Clock With Hover and Right Click

  • Step 1: Open Windows Clock. Hover the mouse over the Windows Clock app icon in the taskbar.

The cursor hovers over the Windows Clock app icon in the lower right side of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.

 

 

  • Step 2: Right click the small window that appears.

A small window appears above the Windows Clock app icon on the taskbar. The cursor right clicks the small window.

 

 

  • Step 3: In the menu that opens, click "Move".

A menu appears above the Windows Clock app icon in the taskbar. The cursor clicks the "Move" option in the menu.

 

  • Step 4: Click, hold, and drag the four arrows cursor at the top of the window to move it. Release the mouse to stop moving the window.
The top image displays a blue arrow pointing diagonally to the lower left as the four arrows cursor clicks and drags the Windows Clock app window to the lower left. The bottom image displays the Windows Clock app window moved to the lower left side of the Desktop.



How to Move Windows Clock With Right Click

The cursor right clicks the top of the Windows Clock app window.

 

  • Step 2: In the menu that opens, click "Move".

A menu appears below the top of the Windows Clock app window. The cursor clicks the "Move" option in the menu.

 

  • Step 3: Click, hold, and drag the four arrows cursor at the top of the window to move it. Release the mouse to stop moving the window.

The top image displays a blue arrow pointing diagonally to the lower left as the four arrows cursor clicks and drags the Windows Clock app window to the lower left. The bottom image displays the Windows Clock app window moved to the lower left side of the Desktop.




How to Change Windows Clock Theme Color

The cursor clicks the "Settings" button in the lower left corner of the Windows Clock app window.

 

  • Step 2: In the Settings window that opens, scroll down to the "General" section. On the far right side of the "App theme" section, click the drop-down menu arrow.

The cursor clicks the drop-down menu arrow on the far right side of the "App theme" section of the Settings window.

 

  • Step 3: In the menu that opens, click to select "Light", "Dark", or "Use system setting".

A blue rectangle surrounds the "Light", "Dark", and "Use system setting" options under the "App theme" section of the Settings window. The cursor clicks the "Dark" option.

 

  • Step 4: Close the Windows Clock app, and reopen the app to view the new color theme.
The open Windows Clock app window displays the dark mode theme color.



How to Switch Between Clock Modes With Click

  • Step 1: First open Windows Clock. Go to the left menu and click one of the buttons to switch to the corresponding clock mode:

-Click the "Focus sessions" button to switch to the Focus sessions mode.

The left image displays the cursor clicking the "Focus sessions" button in the left menu of the Windows Clock app window. The right image displays the Windows Clock app window in the Focus sessions mode.

 

-Click the "Timer" button to switch to the Timer mode.

The left image displays the cursor clicking the "Timer" button in the left menu of the Windows Clock app window. The right image displays the open Windows Clock app window in Timer mode.

 

-Click the "Alarm" button to switch to the Alarm mode.

The left image displays the cursor clicking the "Alarm" button in the left menu of the Windows Clock app window. The right image displays the open Windows Clock app window in Alarm mode.

 

-Click the "Stopwatch" button to switch to the Stopwatch mode.

The left image displays the cursor clicking the "Stopwatch" button in the left menu of the Windows Clock app window. The right image displays the open Windows Clock app window in Stopwatch mode.

 

-Click the "World clock" button to switch to the World clock mode.

The left image displays the cursor clicking the "World clock" button in the left menu of the Windows Clock app window. The right image displays the open Windows Clock app window in World clock mode.




How to Switch Between Clock Modes With Keyboard Shortcuts

-Press Alt + 1 to switch to the Focus sessions mode.

A graphic of the keyboard keys "Alt + 1" appears at the top of the image. Below the graphic is the open Windows Clock app window in Focus sessions mode.

 

-Press Alt + 2 to switch to the Timer mode.

A graphic of the keyboard keys "Alt + 2" appears at the top of the image. Below the graphic is the open Windows Clock app window in Timer mode.

 

-Press Alt + 3 to switch to the Alarm mode.

A graphic of the keyboard keys "Alt + 3" appears at the top of the image. Below the graphic is the open Windows Clock app window in Alarm mode.

 

-Press Alt + 4 to switch to the Stopwatch mode.

A graphic of the keyboard keys "Alt + 4" appears at the top of the image. Below the graphic is the open Windows Clock app window in Stopwatch mode.

 

-Press Alt + 5 to switch to the World clock mode.

A graphic of the keyboard keys "Alt + 5" appears at the top of the image. Below the graphic is the open Windows Clock app window in World clock mode.



How to Keep Windows Clock on Top

  • Step 1: First switch to the Focus sessions, Timer, or Stopwatch modes. Click the "Keep on top" button.
The top image displays the cursor clicking the "Keep on top" button in the Focus sessions mode. The bottom image displays the resized, smaller Focus sessions window in the upper right corner of the Desktop.



How to Return Windows Clock Back to Full View

The top image displays the cursor clicking the "Back to full view" button in the upper left of the small Focus sessions window. The bottom image displays the restored, larger Windows Clock app window in Focus sessions mode.



How to Expand a Windows Clock Mode

  • Step 1: First switch to the Timer or Stopwatch modes. Click the "Expand" button.
The top image displays the cursor clicking the "Expand" button in the Timer mode. The bottom image displays the expanded Timer window that focuses on only one enlarged Timer.



How to Restore a Windows Clock Mode

  • Step 1: Expand a Windows Clock mode, then click the "Restore" button.
The top image displays the cursor clicking the "Restore" button in the expanded Timer window. The bottom image displays the restored Timer window with four timers.


How to Customize Notification Settings

  • Step 1: First open Windows Clock. Go to the lower left and click the "Settings" or gear button.

The cursor clicks the "Settings" button in the lower left of the open Windows Clock window.

 

  • Step 2: Scroll down and on the far right side of the "Notifications" section, click "Change notification settings".

The cursor clicks the "Change notification settings" option on the far right side of the "Notifications" section in the Settings window.

 

  • Step 3: In the Windows 11 Settings window that opens, on the far right side of the "Focus" section, click the drop-down menu arrow.

The cursor clicks the drop-down menu arrow on the far right side of the "Focus" section in the Windows 11 Settings window.

 

  • Step 4: Click to toggle "Show the timer in the Clock app" on or off.

The top image displays the cursor clicking the "Show the timer in the Clock app" option on. The bottom image displays the cursor clicking the "Show the timer in the Clock app" option off.

 

  • Click to toggle "Hide badges on taskbar apps" on or off.

The top image displays the cursor clicking the "Hide badges on taskbar apps" option on. The bottom image displays the cursor clicking the "Hide badges on taskbar apps" option off.

 

  • Click to toggle "Hide flashing on taskbar apps" on or off.

The top image displays the cursor clicking the "Hide flashing on taskbar apps" option on. The bottom image displays the cursor clicking the "Hide flashing on taskbar apps" option off.

 

  • Click to toggle "Turn on do not disturb" on or off. 

The top image displays the cursor clicking the "Turn on do not disturb" option on. The bottom image displays the cursor clicking the "Turn on do not disturb" option off.

 


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