How to Choose Apps to Show Detailed and Quick Status on Lock Screen in Windows 10


The lock screen is the screen you see at startup and when you lock the computer. You will need to dismiss the lock screen to be able to see the sign in screen and sign in to Windows 10.

By default, the lock screen for your account will display notifications, and show the detailed status and quick status of apps you choose.

You can choose none or one app to show detailed status on your lock screen, displaying up to three strings of text.

You can choose none or up to seven apps to show quick status on your lock screen, displaying up to one short string of text.

Starting with Windows 10 build 19045.3996, in the coming weeks Microsoft will bring a richer weather experience to your lock screen. This includes dynamic, interactive weather updates. So, as you hover over the weather on your lock screen, you will see more information. When you tap or click on the weather card and sign in, Microsoft Edge opens with the full forecast in MSN weather. If you already use Weather in Settings > Personalization > lock screen > Lock screen status, there is nothing for you to do. Also, this new experience will be on by default if Lock screen status is set to “None.” Like today, lock screen status will be available when you lock your screen no matter which personalization option you select (Windows spotlight, Picture, or Slideshow).

Starting with Windows 10 build 19045.4239, Microsoft is adding more Windows Widgets content to your lock screen. In addition to weather, sports, traffic, and finance content will appear. This feature might not be available to all users because it will roll out gradually.

This tutorial will show you how to choose apps to show detailed and quick status of on the lock screen for your account in Windows 10.

Reference: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/...s/ba-p/4101024


Contents

  • Option One: Choose an app to show detailed status on lock screen in Settings
  • Option Two: Choose apps to show quick status on lock screen in Settings



EXAMPLE: An example of weather, finance, traffic, and sports cards on the Windows 10 lock screen. The cards are aligned to the left and located in a row on the bottom of the screen
Choose Apps for Detailed and Quick Status on Windows 10 Lock Screen-example-weather-finance-traffic-sports-cards-windows-10-lock-screen.jpg






OPTION ONE

Choose an app to show detailed status on lock screen in Settings


1 Open Settings, and click/tap on the Personalization icon.

2 Click/tap on Lock screen on the left side. (see screenshots below)

3 Click/tap on the icon under Choose an app to show detailed status.

4 Select None or a listed app you want.

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OPTION TWO

Choose apps to show quick status on lock screen in Settings


1 Open Settings, and click/tap on the Personalization icon.

2 Click/tap on Lock screen on the left side. (see screenshot below)

3 Click/tap on one of the seven icons under Choose apps to show quick status.

4 Select None or a listed app you want.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 above to change, add, or remove (none) any other apps you want.

Choose Apps for Detailed and Quick Status on Windows 10 Lock Screen-choose_an_app_to_show_quick_status_on_lock_screen.jpg


That's it,
Shawn


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