How to create a Power Plan in Windows 10

Description: This article will show you how to create a custom power plan to manage the computers sleep and power settings.

  1. Right click on the Start button then choose Power Options.
    Windows, Start Menu, Power Options
  2. On the Power and Sleep section, choose Additional power options on the right.
    Windows, Power and sleep, Additional power settings
  3. On the left, select Create a power plan.
    Windows, Power Options, Create a power plan
  4. Under Create a power plan, pick one of the existing power plans to begin with. Then, enter a name for the plan under Plan name. After entering a plan name, choose Next.
    Windows, Create a power plan
  5. The sleep and display settings now need to be adjusted. Set a time for Turn off the display, Put the computer to sleep, and adjust the slider for Adjust plan brightness then select Create.
    Windows, Power Options, Edit Plan Settings
  6. To use the plan, select the plan you just created in the list of power plans.
    Windows, Choose a power plan

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