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windows/configuration/background/index.md

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-This article describes how to configure the desktop and lock screen background in Windows using policy settings. The article also provides examples of how to configure the settings using Microsoft Intune, the Configuration Service Provider (CSP), and Group Policy Object (GPO).
+This article explains how to configure the desktop and lock screen background in Windows using policy settings. It includes examples of how to implement these configurations using Microsoft Intune, Configuration Service Provider (CSP), and Group Policy Object (GPO).
 
 ## Image ratios and scaling
 
-A concern with custom images is how they'll appear on different screen sizes and resolutions. A custom image created in `16:9` aspect ratio (for example, `1600x900`) scales properly on devices using a `16:9` resolution, such as `1280x720` or `1920x1080`. On devices using other aspect ratios, such as `4:3` (`1024x768`) or `16:10` (`1280x800`), height scales correctly and width is cropped to a size equal to the aspect ratio. The image remains centered on the screen.
+A key consideration when using custom images is how they appear on devices with varying screen sizes and resolutions. For example, a custom image created in a 16:9 aspect ratio (such as 1600x900) scales properly on devices with 16:9 resolutions, like 1280x720 or 1920x1080. On devices with other aspect ratios, such as 4:3 (1024x768) or 16:10 (1280x800), the image's height scales correctly, but the width is cropped to match the aspect ratio. The image remains centered on the screen.
 
-Images created at other aspect ratios might scale and center unpredictably on your device when changing aspect ratios. The recommendation for custom images that include text (such as a legal statement), is to create the image in `16:9` resolution with text contained in the `4:3` region, allowing the text to remain visible at any aspect ratio.
+Images created in non-standard aspect ratios may scale and center unpredictably when displayed on devices with different resolutions. To ensure consistent results, especially for images containing text (e.g., legal statements), it is recommended to design the image in a 16:9 resolution while keeping critical text within the 4:3 region. This approach ensures that the text remains visible across all aspect ratios.
 
 ## Configure the desktop background
 
-You can use configuration service provider (CSP) or group policy (GPO) settings to configure access to the Microsoft Store app. The CSP configuration is available to Windows Enterprise and Education editions only.
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-[!INCLUDE [tab-intro](../../../includes/configure/tab-intro.md)]
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-#### [:::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/intune.svg" border="false"::: **Intune/CSP**](#tab/intune)
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-To configure the desktop background, you can use:
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-- Microsoft Intune/MDM
-- Group policy
-- Registry
-
 [!INCLUDE [tab-intro](../../../includes/configure/tab-intro.md)]
 
 #### [:::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/intune.svg" border="false"::: **Intune/CSP**](#tab/intune)
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 ## Configure the lock screen background
 
-You can use configuration service provider (CSP) or group policy (GPO) settings to configure access to the Microsoft Store app. The CSP configuration is available to Windows Enterprise and Education editions only.
-
-[!INCLUDE [tab-intro](../../../includes/configure/tab-intro.md)]
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-#### [:::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/intune.svg" border="false"::: **Intune/CSP**](#tab/intune)
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-To configure the desktop background, you can use:
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-- Microsoft Intune/MDM
-- Group policy
-- Registry
-
 [!INCLUDE [tab-intro](../../../includes/configure/tab-intro.md)]
 
 #### [:::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/intune.svg" border="false"::: **Intune/CSP**](#tab/intune)
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 To configure the lock screen and background images, use the [Personalization CSP][CSP-2].
 
 |Policy name| CSP | GPO |
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 > [!TIP]
 > You also have the option to configure a custom lock screen image using [organizational messages in the Microsoft 365 admin center][M365-1].
 
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 ## User experience
 
-When Windows spotlight is enabled, devices apply a new image on the lock screen and in the background every day. The image is displayed in the background when the user signs in, and on the lock screen when the user locks the device. Users can still receive suggestions, fun facts, tips, or organizational messages. If you deploy a custom lock screen or background image, devices apply the custom image instead of the Windows spotlight image:
+When the policy is applied, the lock screen and desktop background images are set to the specified URL. The images are downloaded and cached locally on the device. The images are displayed in the background when the user signs in, and on the lock screen when the user locks the device.
 
+## Windows spotlight
 
+Windows Spotlight is a feature that displays beautiful images on the lock screen and desktop background. It can be configured to show different images each day, or to display a specific image. Windows Spotlight can also provide personalized content, such as tips and tricks for using Windows. To learn more about Windows Spotlight, see [Windows Spotlight for Business](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/configuration/windows-spotlight-business).
 
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 [CSP-2]: /windows/client-management/mdm/personalization-csp
 [M365-1]: /microsoft-365/admin/misc/organizational-messages-microsoft-365?view=o365-worldwide
+[INT-3]: /mem/intune/configuration/settings-catalog

windows/configuration/settings/page-visibility.md

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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`:
+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.
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-:::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.":::