SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Turn on Dark Mode
Give Mac menus and supported apps a darker appearance.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 5
Open the Apple menu
Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen.
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STEP 1
Open the Apple menu
Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen.
STEP 2
Open System Settings
Click System Settings.
STEP 3
Open Appearance
In the sidebar on the left, click Appearance.
STEP 4
Choose Dark
Select Dark under the Appearance options near the top.
A close-up of the three Appearance choices. Light is selected in this picture. Click Dark on the right to change it.
STEP 5
Keep Dark, or choose Auto
Leave Dark selected for a consistently dark appearance. Choose Auto only if you want it to change with your Night Shift schedule.
Auto may wait until your Mac has been idle for at least a minute before changing. Choose Light to switch back.
Auto is the left-hand option. Select it only if you want scheduled changes; otherwise keep Dark. The blue border in this example still marks Light.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.