The latest versions of Windows 10 come with a feature called Dark Mode. It changes how some Windows interface elements look from white to black. Dark Mode makes Windows 10 to turn black. This can be useful if you work in a light-less environment like when you work at night and can be a pleasant change for users who prefer black instead of white. If you want to find out more about what is Darkness in Windows 10, what effects it has on the user interface and how to turn it on or off, you should keep reading this article.
What is the Dark Mode in Windows 10?
Dark Mode is a new feature that you can find in the latest versions of Windows 10, starting with the Anniversary Update. It allows you to change how the Windows 10 interface and some of its applications look like, changing the main color used by windows, from white to black.
What changes occur when you turn Dark Mode on?
In Windows 10, when you turn on Dark Mode, most of the default operating system applications change how they look, from lighted to dark mode. This means that some visual elements used by their windows applications change colors to darker ones. The most obvious changes are:
• The white background used by the applications becomes black
• The white background color used in the menus becomes black
• The light gray strips used by the applications turn into dark gray bars
• The default black text turns into white text, etc.
Which applications support the Dark Mode in Windows 10?
Dark Mode works for most Windows 10 default universal applications such as Mail and Calendar, Microsoft Store, Weather, Photos, Calculator, and so on.
Starting with Windows 10 October 2018 Update, Microsoft added support for Dark Mode and for Explorer. This was not as easy to do as with the universal applications, because Explorer contains old code. The Microsoft programmers had to overcome so many obstacals in order to succeed.
Microsoft Edge, however, is an exception. Although it offers a dark theme, it is not controlled by the Windows 10 Dark Mode feature.
How to turn the dark mode on Windows 10
• Start by opening the Windows 10 Settings app. One of the fastest methods is to click the Settings button in the Start Menu.
• In the Settings app, click Personalize.
• On the left side of the window, select Colors.
• On the right side of the window, scroll down until you find the setting called “Choose default application mode.” Below it, you’ll find two options: Bright and Dark.
• Choose Dark and the Dark Mode is immediately activated. You can see that the dark theme has been applied because the Settings app immediately changes colors (white becomes black and vice versa).
How to Disable the Dark Mode in Windows 10
To turn off Dark Mode, synonymous with activating the Bright Mode, follow the same steps as in the previous section of this tutorial. Finally, set “Choose default application mode” to Bright instead of Dark.
Do you prefer to use Windows 10 with Dark Mode enabled?
Dark Mode can be an interesting option to use Windows 10. It can be more comfortable for your eyes, make applications easier to read, and some users may think it is nicer.