Windows roaming settings reference
This is the list of settings that can be configured to sync across Windows. Other Microsoft products the user signs into can access them to enable a cohesive experience.
Settings | Windows 10 (21H1 or newer) Windows 11 (22H2 or newer) |
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Date, Time, and Region: country/region | sync |
Date, Time, and Region: region format (locale) | sync |
Inking & typing: Custom dictionary | sync (Windows 11 only) |
Keyboard: turn on toggle keys | sync |
Language: language profile | sync |
Language: Windows Display language * | sync (to account only) |
Mouse: Primary Mouse Button | sync |
Passwords: Web Credentials | sync |
Pen: Choose which hand you write with | sync |
Pen: Use the top of the pen to erase ink when it’s available | sync (Windows 11 only) |
Pen: Show visual effects, Show cursor | sync (Windows 11 only) |
Pen: Display additional keys pressed when using my pen | sync (Windows 11 only) |
Pen: Font, Font Size | sync (Windows 11 only) |
Pen: Write with your fingertip | sync (Windows 11 only) |
Touchpad: Scrolling Direction | sync |
Voice Access: Automatic punctuation | sync (Windows 11 only) |
Voice Typing: Voice typing launcher | sync (Windows 11 only) |
Voice Typing: Automatic punctuation | sync (Windows 11 only) |
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi profiles (only WPA) | sync |
* Display Language setting on Windows won't be impacted by changes from other devices or Microsoft products.
Control over these settings can be found in Windows 10 under Settings > Accounts > Sync your settings or in Windows 11 under Settings > Accounts > Windows backup > Remember my preferences.
Browser settings
For more information on the Sync behavior for the new Microsoft Edge, see the article Microsoft Edge Sync.
Microsoft Edge browser setting group (favorites, reading list) syncing is managed through the Microsoft Edge browser Settings menu option.
Next steps
For an overview, see enterprise state roaming overview.