SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Turn on Dark Mode
Give Windows menus and supported apps a darker background.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 7
Open Start
Select the Start button (the Windows logo) on the taskbar.
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STEP 1
Open Start
Select the Start button (the Windows logo) on the taskbar.
STEP 2
Open Settings
Select Settings (the cog).
STEP 3
Open Personalisation
Select Personalisation on the left.
STEP 4
Open Colours
Select Colours.
STEP 5
Open the menu
Open the menu beside Choose your mode.
Open the highlighted menu, currently showing Light, and choose Dark. The menu is closed in this example, so Dark is not visible yet. Wallpaper and account details are examples.
STEP 6
Select Dark
STEP 7
Check the menus
Open Start and Settings to check their darker backgrounds.
Some apps have their own appearance setting or do not support dark mode. Return to Choose your mode and select Light to switch back.
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 tap. 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.