

Note, except for Outlook, all apps will display in Dark mode with documents in white. This time I have selected Black mode and instantly the app is changed to Black with white text and color icons as seen below. The second way to enable Dark mode is to go to the File menu in the ribbon bar and then scroll down to Account and then again, selecting the Office Theme drop down menu. The one thing to keep in mind especially in Word, is no matter what mode you select, the page will always be white unless you are in Outlook. Try them all out, see which one you like the best:

Then select the type of theme you would like to use. Your username, initials, use these values regardless checkbox, office background options and Office theme.Ĭlick on the drop-down menu under Office theme. Here you will find a variety of fields set at default settings. Staying in the General area roll your eyes over to Personalize your copy of Microsoft Office section. Once you have selected options a dialog box will appear. While in one of your apps (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.), click on the File menu on the ribbon and scroll down to select Options. I have found there are two ways in which you can switch your Microsoft 365 apps to dark mode and I will walk you through both here. Here is a great article that explains whether dark mode is better or worse for your eyes and what benefits dark mode has. However, if you are having vision problems it is best to see an eye specialist to rule out any issues.

It is important to take steps to protect your vision and dark mode does indeed cut the glare and reduce blue light. This is a very good question, especially in a world where we are constantly looking at screens. Light mode is the default setting for most phones, apps and laptops. So instead of the default dark text appearing on a white screen (known as Light mode), white text (or grey) is displayed on a dark or black screen. So instead of constantly looking at a big ol’ white screen you can now view your work in “Dark Mode.” What is Dark Mode?ĭark mode is a display setting for user interfaces, such as a laptop or smartphones. Microsoft 365 has enabled Dark Mode in its suite of office products. Do you find yourself lost in space looking at the same screen day in and day out? Want to change it up a bit? Give it fresh new look and feel?
