Dark Mode, What is it and how to enable it in Windows 10

Dark Mode in Windows 10

If you are like millions of computer users the constant glare of bright white backgrounds on your computer screen can take a toll on your eyes.  Maybe you have heard about Dark Mode for Windows.

Dark modes aren’t just for emos or for those who like dressing in black. They are better on the eyes and use much less battery which is ideal for phone and laptop users. I find webpages shown within a dark browser easier to read too. Something to do with the contrast I guess.

If you haven't heard of it and you suffer from eye strain then you owe it to yourself to try Dark Mode.  I didn't like it at first but it was because it is so different, but now I really prefer dark mode.  When I switch to the default white screens my eyes feel it instantly.  Dark mode provides instant relief.


To enable Dark Mode in Windows 10 you have to click on the Settings button, then choose Personalization.

Next click on Colors, select Dark for your default Windows mode as well as your default app mode.

Upon turning on Dark Mode, the most noticeable differences will be Windows Explorer and title bars on certain applications.

To really get the full-blown effect of Dark Mode across your entire computing environment, you need to change settings in Office 2016/365 and Google Chrome.

Dark Mode in Microsoft Office

To enable Dark Mode in Microsoft Office, (BTW, this is supported in Office 2016, 365 and 2013), follow the instructions provided by the following link;

https://www.howtogeek.com/360470/how-to-enable-dark-mode-in-microsoft-office/

Dark Mode in Google Chrome

Firefox and Microsoft Edge were leaders in the implementation of dark mode.

Now Google's Chrome browser also has a dark mode feature.  To enable dark mode in Chrome, you first have to enable it on Windows 10 as described above.  Once you have enabled it on Windows 10, open Chrome and type the following in the address bar;

chrome://flags

Next search flags for Dark Mode, it is an extension that you can enable or disable within the browser.

Enable the dark mode extension.

  Firefox and Microsoft Edge were leaders in the implementation of dark mode.

For a less techy approach, use the following link and read how to change Chrome to dark mode and customize the look;

https://lifehacker.com/how-to-enable-google-chromes-new-dark-mode-and-more-1833265661

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