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How to Turn on Windows 11 Dark Mode

See if the dark theme is easier on your eyes

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What to Know

Open Settings > Personalization > Colors, and select Dark from the drop-down menu.Dark mode will reduce contrast from the screen and your room, but you can customize it if it doesn’t work for you.Customize dark themes: Settings > Personalization > Themes and selecting Custom, or switch back to light theme by selecting Light. This article explains how to turn on Windows 11 Dark Mode, which is a special mode designed to be used in darker environments (or just if you like it).

Is There a Dark Mode for Windows 11

Windows 11 includes a built-in dark mode which will automatically switch Windows to a dark theme. This feature works very similar to the Windows 10 dark theme feature introduced to Window 10 by an update patch, but it’s available in Windows 11 by default, without anything extra to download or install. Here’s how to enable dark mode in Windows 11: Right-click the Windows icon on the taskbar. Click Settings. Click Personalization. Choose Colors. Click the drop-down menu in the choose your mode section. Click Dark. Windows 11 will automatically switch to dark mode.

Can You Make Windows Dark Mode

Windows dark mode is a feature built into Windows 11, so you don’t have to make it, you just have to turn it on. However, Windows 11 does allow for a little bit of customization. If you choose custom instead of light or dark, you can set light and dark mode independently for the Windows interface and apps, in case you prefer dark mode for Windows itself and light mode for apps, or the other way around. You can also set a custom highlight color and have it appear in windows and the taskbar. Here’s how to use the Windows 11 dark mode customization options: Open Settings, and click Personalization. Click Colors. Click the drop-down menu in the choose your mode section, and select Custom. Click the Choose your default Windows mode drop-down, and select light or dark. Click the Choose your default app mode drop-down, and choose light or dark. Scroll down, and select a custom accent color. Scroll down, and click the toggles for Show accent color on Start and taskbar and Show accent color on title bars and windows borders if you want your accent color to appear in those locations.
If you want to try a high contrast theme for light sensitivity, click Contrast themes. Click the Contrast themes drop-down, and select one of the themes. Click Apply to set the high contrast theme.

Using the Windows 11 Night Light Feature

Windows 11 includes a built-in blue light filter called Night Light. The idea behind this feature is to reduce the contrast from your screen and your surroundings. Night Light gradually shifts the color temperature of your screen from blue tones during the day to warmer orange tones at night. Since the process is gradual, you’re unlikely to notice it unless you look at a Night Light screen next to a screen without Night Light enabled. Night Light can be used together with Windows 11 dark mode or on its own. Here’s how to turn on Night Light in Windows 11: Open Settings > System > Display, and click Night Light. If you don't see the Night Light setting, click System in the Settings menu. Night Light will turn on. To adjust the settings, click the > icon located to the right of the Night Light toggle. Use the slider to adjust the strength of the Night Light effect, sliding to the left for less of an effect, and to the right for a stronger effect. FAQ How do I enable dark mode in Windows 10? Turn on the Windows 10 dark theme. Open the Windows Start menu and select Settings > Personalization > Colors. From Choose your default Windows mode and/or or Choose your default app mode, click Dark. How do I turn off Chrome dark mode in Windows? One method is to disable dark mode for apps from Settings > Personalization > Colors > Custom > Choose your default app mode > Light. To turn off dark mode in Chrome only, change your Google Chrome theme. Launch a new tab and select Customize Chrome in the lower-right corner > Color and theme and select a lighter color profile. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use Quick Settings in Windows 11 How to Turn Off Auto Brightness in Windows How to Change the Taskbar Color in Windows 10 How to Use Google Docs Dark Mode How to Turn on Dark Mode in Google Chrome How to Change a Login Picture on Mac How to Customize Windows 11 How to Remove Chat From Windows 11 How to Use Twitter Night Mode How to Fix Incorrect Windows 11 Audio Icons How to Turn Off OneDrive in Windows 11 How to Turn on Facebook Messenger Dark Mode How to Turn On Dark Mode on Instagram How to Disable Taskbar Button Grouping in Windows How to Use Night Light in Windows 10 No Sounds on Windows 11? Here's How to Fix It Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies