How to Turn on Windows 10 Dark Theme
- Brendon
- Jul 27, 2019
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 30, 2019

Dark theme is a feature that was newly introduced on the Microsoft Windows 10.
Most people complain about eye strain while using their PC. but with Windows 10's dark mode/dark theme you can easily to customize your system's color scheme and display darker tones that are easier on the eyes.
Note that this feature does not apply to all apps or aspect of the Windows, as individual apps may have their own dark mode. But it's still a feature you'll love to try.
How to Enable
1. Click Start menu icon,
2. Then locate "Settings" or type "Settings" on the search tab to open.
3. Select Personalization > Colors.
NOTE: This guide only apply to PCs running Windows 10.
4. Scroll down to the Choose your default app mode section, then select Dark.
BONUS:
Enable the Dark Theme in MS Office
To enable the dark theme,
1. Open an Office application like Word or Excel
2. Then move on to File > Options.
3. On the “General” tab, look for the click the “Personalize your copy of Microsoft Office” section and set the “Office Theme” drop-down there to the “Black” option.
Install Dark Themes for Other Apps
Some Windows desktop apps have their own theme options but others need a third party app.
For example, to use a dark theme in Google Chrome, you’ll need to head to Google’s Chrome themes site and install a dark theme.
For example, the Morpheon Dark theme for Chrome makes it look much more at home on a dark-themed desktop.
For other websites, you’ll need to install a browser extension ( Dark Reader) that turns the whole web dark.
Enable Dark Mode in Microsoft Edge
The Microsoft Browser also has it's separate dark mode.
To activate the dark theme in Edge,
1. Click the menu button on the toolbar (the icon with three dots at the far right side),
2. Select the “Settings” option. In the “Choose A Theme” drop-down menu, choose the “Dark” option.
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