How to Turn on Dark Mode in Windows 11


key Takeaways

  • Go to settings> personalization > color and in color choose option dark
  • you can schedule auto-dark mode after sunset

Here are some benefits of Dark Mode

Light mode is the most used mode in Windows 11 pc because it is set as default in all pc. With Windows 11 Microsoft introduced a new optimized dark mode that supports both app level and Windows operating system level.

Here are a few potential benefits of using dark mode,

1. better for eyes

dark mode can be beneficial for your eye if you spend lots of time looking at the screen. It eliminates lots of ultraviolet blue light that harms your eye in the long run.

dark mode can give you eyeless stress while working in pc screen for more than 8-9 hours.

2. good for dark environments

If your desktop wallpaper background is dark and you want to set a dark theme across your windows pc and apps then it is better to turn on dark mode to make your pc look more aesthetic.

3. improve battery life

Dark mode in pc can reduce the power consumption of your display (especially pc with micro LED or OLED displays ).

Turn on dark mode for apps as well to see improved battery life for your Windows laptops.

How to set Dark Mode in Windows 11

Setting official Windows 11 dark mode for both apps and operating system then follow the below given steps,

1. press window + I or open settings by starting the menu

2. click on personalization

personalization settings in windows 11

3. select your color followed by choosing your mode

color settings in windows 11

4. if you want different modes in Windows OS and app

dark mode settings in windows11

5. in the same menu you can set transparency effects

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