How to remove this outline around UI elements in Windows 11?

Anonymous
2023-03-29T12:49:39+00:00

Hello.

I have exactly the same problem as the user from this thread. How to remove this outline around UI elements in Windows 11?

A white border appears around the interface elements, as if I pressed the TAB button. But I don’t press it, the frame is present immediately after opening the application or interface element. If you click on another interface element, the frame disappears.

The problem was observed immediately after buying a laptop with Windows 11 installed. I also updated the system and reinstalled on a blank disk. But the problem doesn't go away.

I did all the recommendations that the Moderator wrote in that thread, but it did not help.

What is the problem? This white border is annoying and ruins the user experience.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Display and graphics

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  1. DaveM121 937.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-03-29T13:22:46+00:00

    Hi Viktor,

    I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    Open the old control Panel (click your Start Button, then just type control and press Enter)

    At the top right of the old Control Panel, set View to icons.

    Go to Ease of Access center

    Click 'Make the keyboard easier to use'

    Is 'Underline keyboard shortcuts and access keys' ticked?

    If so, untick that and click OK

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-03-29T13:36:29+00:00

    This option has been disabled. As soon as I noticed the frame, I tried to turn off everything that was possible and that could somehow be connected with it.

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  3. DaveM121 937.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-03-29T13:39:33+00:00

    Hi Viktor,

    Open the Settings App

    Go to Ease of Access - Keyboard

    Is this setting also disabled - Enable shortcut underlines

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-03-29T13:47:50+00:00

    Yes, all options are disabled in Ease of Access - Keyboard

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  5. DaveM121 937.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-03-29T13:50:03+00:00

    Hi Viktor,

    To reset that registry Key in Windows, try enabling both those options, then restart (not shut down) your PC and then disable them again.

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