How to Enable Airplane Mode in Windows 10

Last Updated: March 29, 2021 Tested

Windows 10 includes a feature called Airplane mode, which disables all wireless communication including WiFi, cellular, GPS, NFC, and bluetooth. ^{[1]
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Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Using the Network Connection Window

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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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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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Click

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Toggle on

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the switch under the "Airplane mode" section.
- Repeat to disable, but toggle off
  
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Using the Network Connection Window

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