Keep monitor on when laptop is closed Windows 11

Just in case this hasn't been resolved yet, you can get to the laptop lid settings by going to Start Menu and finding "Control Panel." When there, choose Hardware and Sound > Power Options. When on the "Power Options" screen, the list of options on the left should contain "Choose what closing the lid does." Choose that option and you should see settings for "When I close the lid" when "On battery" and when "Plugged in." You could choose to set both to "Do nothing." I usually set the "Plugged in" option to "Do nothing" when connected to external monitors.

NOTE: There is a quick way to get here from the Settings app too. There should be a "Find a setting" search box on the left. Type "lid" in there and hit Enter. A suggestion should come up that says "Change what closing the lid does." If you select that suggestion, it will take you to the same Control Panel location I mentioned above.

Hi. Whatever advice you are giving is wrong. The sequence of commands you describe does not exist on windows 11. there is no Power and Sleep. And so there is no additional power settings available as the previous selector does not exist using the progression you described.

The only next similar sounding selector after system is Power and Battery but then again there is nothing there about "additional power settings" as you claim.

I do not see the option Additional Power Settings. I have Screen and Sleep, Power Mode, Battery Saver and Battery usage. I have Windows 11 Pro

Hi Dianne. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

Set the Lid closing to Do Nothing one of these ways: 4 easy tips to change the lid close action on Windows 11

This should let the external monitors function normally.

I hope it helps. Feel free to ask any questions.

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