Light mode was, is, and always will be public enemy #1 for us. As a night owl, its overly bright look isn’t for us. So you can imagine our sheer joy when Dark Mode finally arrives on Windows. If Dark Mode is also your BFF, here are 3 ways to enable Dark Mode in Windows 11.
Enabling Dark Mode is more than just a color preference setting. Over time, the bright display of screens can even affect your sleep, especially if you work late into the night. If so, is it possible to enable Dark Mode in Windows 11 at a certain time? Let’s have a look.
1. Enable Dark Mode using the Color Menu
One of the easiest ways to enable Dark Mode in Windows 11 is to use the Color menu. This will allow you to instantly enable Dark Mode system-wide. Follow the steps below to do that.
Step 1: Right click on your desktop and click Personalize.
Step 2: Scroll down and click Colors.
Step 3: Here, click the ‘Choose your mode’ drop-down menu.
Step 4: Click Dark.
Tip: You can even select Customize and change only Windows services or apps to Dark Mode.
This will enable Dark Mode in Windows 11.
2. Enable Dark Mode using Theme Menu
You can also change the theme in Windows 11 to enable Dark Mode. This will further customize Windows 11 by allowing you to choose between different wallpapers along with a theme. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Right click on your desktop and click Personalize.
Step 2: Here, click on Themes.
Step 3: Then, scroll down and select any Windows 11 dark theme from the available options.
This will change your Windows 11 background and also enable Dark Mode. Alternatively, you can also use contrasting theme settings to enable Dark Mode. This is the way.
Step 4: On the Themes page, scroll down and click Contrast Themes.
Step 5: Here, click on the Contrast Theme drop-down menu.
Step 6: Then choose between Aquatic, Sunset and Night Sky themes and click Apply.
This will invert your system colors to enable Dark Mode.
3. Schedule Dark Mode in Windows 11
Using third-party apps like Dark Mode automatically allows you to automatically enable Dark Mode in Windows 11 at a certain time. This can be useful if you only want to enable Dark Mode for certain hours each day. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Use the link below to open the Microsoft Store page for the Automatic Dark Mode app.
Step 2: Then, click ‘Get App in Store’ and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the app installation.
Step 3: Once installed, open the application.
Step 4: Select ‘Set custom time’.
Step 5: Then, go to the “Custom start time” section and click on the time in the Dark section.
Step 6: Choose the time you want to turn on Dark Mode and click done to confirm. Then, repeat the same process with the Light Mode time to set the Dark Mode off time.
Step 7: Alternatively, if you don’t want to set the time, you can select the “From dusk to dawn” option to have Windows automatically switch to Dark Mode when it gets dark.
This will schedule Dark Mode in Windows 11. Alternatively, you can also use the Automatic Dark Mode app to enable Dark Mode for all Office apps. This is the way.
Step 8: From the menu bar, click Applications.
Step 9: Then go to the Office Applications drop-down menu and click Always Dark.
This will enable Dark Mode for all Office apps currently installed on your device.
How to Enable Windows 11 Dark Mode for Office Apps
You can also enable Dark Mode for Office apps currently installed in Windows 11 using their settings menu. This will allow you to switch all Office apps to Dark Mode at once. Follow the steps below to do that.
Note: For demonstration purposes, we will be using the OneNote app.
Step 1: Open OneNote.
Step 2: Here, click on File.
Step 3: Then, click on the Account tab in the sidebar.
Step 4: Here, click on the Office Theme drop-down menu.
Step 5: Click on Black.
This will enable Dark Mode for OneNote and all other Office apps regardless of your system color. Also, you can refer to our other article if you want to disable Dark Mode in your Office applications.
Bonus: Enable Night Light in Windows 11
While Night Light is not suitable for Dark Mode, it can act as a temporary placeholder by reducing the impact of blue light on your screen. And it’s actually pretty easy to turn it on.
Step 1: In the lower-right corner of the screen, click the Wi-Fi, sound, or battery icon on the taskbar to open Quick Settings.
Tip: Here’s how to customize Quick Settings in Windows 11.
Step 2: Here, click on Night light.
This will enable the system-wide Night Light in Windows 11.
FAQ on enabling Dark Mode in Windows 11
1. Is it possible to switch back to Light mode in Windows 11?
Yes, you can switch back to Light mode in Windows 11. Just follow the above steps and instead of Black/Dark choose the Light option.
2. Can I use Registry Editor to enable Dark Mode in Windows 11?
Yes, you can also use the Registry Editor to enable Dark Mode in Windows 11. However, any changes made here can affect your system and may cause The system is not working properly. Therefore, we recommend that you do not use Registry Editor to enable dark mode.
3. Does Windows 11 Task Manager have a Dark Mode?
Yes, like all Windows apps, Task Manager also has a Dark Mode. It will automatically be enabled once Dark Mode is set system-wide.
Comfortable for the eyes
So, these are all the ways you can enable Dark Mode in Windows 11. This updated Windows color is definitely easier on the eyes. Also, if you want to adjust your display settings, see how to change screen resolution in Windows 11.
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