How to Turn Off Overlay on Discord
Overview
The Discord overlay is a feature that allows players to view additional information about their connections, channels, and applications while chatting in real-time. However, for some users, the overlay can be distracting or annoying. In this article, we will show you how to turn off the overlay on Discord.
Turning Off Overlay
To turn off the overlay, you need to access the Discord settings. Here are the steps:
- Open the Discord client on your computer or mobile device.
- Click on the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
- Scroll down to the Appearance section.
- Click on Overlay.
- Uncheck the box next to Show Overlay to turn it off.
Alternative Method: Right-Click and Settings
You can also turn off the overlay by right-clicking on the Discord icon in your system tray (the small icon in the bottom right corner of your screen). Select Settings from the drop-down menu. Scroll down to the Appearance section and click on Overlay. Uncheck the box next to Show Overlay to turn it off.
Checking the Overlay Again
If you need to turn the overlay back on, you can easily do so by following these steps:
- Open the Discord client on your computer or mobile device.
- Click on the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
- Scroll down to the Appearance section.
- Click on Overlay.
- Check the box next to Show Overlay to turn it back on.
Overlapping to Navigation
If you want to turn off the overlay when you first open Discord, you can use the following shortcut:
- Open the Discord client on your computer or mobile device.
- Click on the Settings icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down to the Appearance section.
- Click on Overlay.
- Select Show Overlay from the dropdown menu.
- Click OK to save the changes.
Additional Tips
- To customize the Discord overlay, you can use the following command in the Discord client:
!cube overlay off!cube overlay mode custom
- If you want to reset the Discord overlay to its default state, you can use the following command in the Discord client:
!cube overlay reset
- Note that the Discord overlay is only enabled for players who are currently online. If you are offline, the overlay will be disabled for all players in your server.
Conclusion
In this article, we have shown you how to turn off the Discord overlay on your computer or mobile device. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily disable the overlay and enjoy a distraction-free chatting experience.