

When you purchase a computer pre-installed with Windows 11 or install a fresh Windows 11 on your old PC, by default, the light mode or light theme is enabled, irrespective of Windows editions. Unfortunately, dark mode or theme is not enabled by default on Windows 11. Enabling the dark mode reduces eyestrain, thus keeping our eyes healthy.

Let it be an office or home PC, dark mode is just like a boon for us. The dark mode is essential for those who are working continuously in a low-light environment. You can enable dark mode on your web browser and your favorite mobile apps.We all love to use dark mode on Windows operating systems and applications if it is available. Some third-party apps also now support Windows 10 dark mode, so color changes will apply there, too. Other apps affected include Calculator, Clock, Edge, Microsoft Store, Sticky Notes, Video Editor, Windows Security, and Xbox Game Bar. Which Apps Are Affected?Ĭhanging the color theme in Windows 10 affects menu colors and built-in apps, such as File Explorer and the Settings menu. If there isn't a color to your liking, click Custom color to open a menu where you can create your own using a color picker, or RGB, HSV, or hex code values.īelow the color options, you can decide where you'd like the accent color to appear have the color show in the Start menu, taskbar, and action center and/or tile bars and window borders.

You can also tell Windows to choose an accent color based on your current background image by checking the Automatically pick an accent color from my background option. Once your preferred color theme is set, you can also choose an accent color that will appear on icons, tiles, and other screen elements. The preview image shows how your changes will appear, and changes are made live so you can sample each combination. Play around with the different color options to see which scheme you prefer. Toggling Transparency effects controls the transparency of certain windows and the taskbar, but by turning it off you may be able to darken up certain areas. For example, you can choose to put the Start Menu and taskbar in dark mode, but keep default apps under the default light theme. You can also decide to choose Custom if you want to mix and match color themes. Dark (and Light) mode change the look of the Windows Start menu and built-in apps. To enable dark mode, navigate to Settings > Personalization > Colors, then open the drop-down menu for "Choose your color" and pick Dark.
