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

  1. Click the WiFi
    Windows Wifi
    or Ethernet (monitor with cable) icon on the taskbar. It's located on the right side of the taskbar in the notification area.
  2. 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

  1. Click on the message icon on the right side of the taskbar to open the action center.
  2. 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

  1. Open the Settings app . Click the Start
    Windows Start
    button and select the settings gear
    Windows Settings
    .
    • Repeat to disable, but toggle off
      Windows Switch Off
      instead.
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