How to get Windows 8 out of high contrast mode?

My son was using my Windows 8 laptop and managed to set it to high contrast mode. When I changed the settings in ease of access, it stayed in high contrast mode. Anyone ran into this and figured out how to fix it?

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jimlynch 2 weeks ago

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jluppino 3 weeks ago

From Microsoft Community Answers:

"Go to your start page, then click on desktop. Once you get to your desktop, RIGHT CLICK on the screen. A small box will open to the right of the pointer. Click on PERSONALIZE. Then click on the WINDOWS theme under the 3 default windows themes. You will click on the one with the flower on it. This will turn off you high contrast."

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