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*Settings* is a Windows application that provides users with a unified interface to manage their system settings. However, in certain scenarios, you may want to restrict access to specific settings pages to ensure a more controlled and secure environment. This is especially beneficial for devices used in specific environments, such as kiosks or student devices, where limiting access to certain settings can prevent unauthorized changes and maintain a consistent user experience.
:::image type="content" source="images/settings-page-visibility.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Settings app configured with a policy setting to limit the categories displayed.":::
You can configure the visibility of settings pages using the *page visibility list* policy setting. This policy allows you to block a given set of pages from the Settings app. Blocked pages won't be visible in the app, and if all pages in a category are blocked, the category is hidden too. Direct navigation to a blocked page via URI, context menu in Explorer or other means results in the first page of Settings displayed instead.
This policy has two modes:
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## User Experience
By controlling the visibility of settings pages, you can create a tailored user experience that meets the specific needs of your organization. In the following picture, a device is configured to show only the **System**, **Network**, and **Ease of Access** pages. The policy setting is configured with the value: `showonly:display;quiethours;network-wifi;easeofaccess-display;easeofaccess-closedcaptioning`:
:::image type="content" source="images/settings-page-visibility.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Settings app configured with a policy setting to limit the categories displayed.":::
By controlling the visibility of Settings pages, you can create a customized user experience tailored to your organization's specific needs. Once the policy is applied, users will have access only to the Settings pages you have explicitly allowed, ensuring a focused and streamlined interface.