How to enable hidden dark theme for Windows 10 almost everywhere
Easy Steps to Enable Dark Mode Everywhere in Windows 10
If you are using Windows 10 and you enjoy a dark look, there is a hidden dark theme that you can easily enable system-wide. This simple guide will show you how to enable dark theme for various apps and settings.
Step 1: Enable Dark Mode in Windows 10 Settings and Apps
First, open Settings: Click the Start menu, then choose “Settings” (the gear icon).
Next, head to Personalization: In the Settings window, select “Personalization.”
Next, choose Colors: On the left side, click “Colors.”
Now, choose Dark Mode: Scroll down to “Choose your color” and select “Dark” from the drop-down menu. This will switch the Settings app and some UWP apps to dark mode.
Step 2: Enable Dark Mode in Microsoft Office
Open any Office application: Launch an application such as Word or Excel.
Go to Options: Click “File” in the top left corner, then select “Options.”
Customize Office: In the Options window, find the “General” tab.
Select Dark Theme: Under “Personalize your backup Microsoft Office“, select “Dark Gray” or “Black” from the “Office Theme” drop-down menu. Click “OK” to save your choice.
Step 3: Enable Dark Mode for Microsoft Edge
Open Microsoft Edge: Launch the Microsoft Edge browser.
Access Settings: Click the three dots (menu icon) in the top right corner and choose “Settings.”
Select Dark Theme: In the Settings menu, click “Appearance.” In the “Theme” section, choose “Dark” from the drop-down menu.
Step 4: Enable Dark Mode for File Explorer
Open Settings again: Click the Start menu and choose “Settings.”
Go to Personalization: In the Settings window, select “Personalization.”
Next, choose Colors: Click “Colors” in the left menu.
Choose dark mode: Scroll down to “Choose the default app mode” and select “Dark.” This will switch File Explorer to dark mode.
Step 5: Enable Dark Mode for Google Chrome
Open Google Chrome: Launch the Chrome browser.
Access Settings: Click the three dots (menu icon) in the top right corner and choose “Settings.”
Customize appearance: In the Settings menu, scroll down to “Appearance.” Click “Themes” and choose a dark theme from the Chrome Web Store.
Step 6: Enable Dark Mode for Mozilla Firefox
Open Mozilla Firefox: Launch the Firefox browser.
Access Add-ons: Click the three lines (menu icon) in the top right corner and select “Add-ons.”
Choose a dark theme: In the Add-ons Manager, click “Themes” and select a dark theme from the options.
Step 7: Enable dark mode for other apps
Many other apps also have dark mode. Here are some examples:
Slack: Go to Preferences > Themes and choose “Dark.”
Spotify: Spotify automatically adjusts to your system theme settings.
Visual Studio Code: Go to File > Preferences > Color Theme and select “Dark.”
Why use dark theme in Windows 10?
Using a dark theme in Windows 10 can reduce eye strain, especially in low-light environments, and also provides a sleek, modern look. Plus, it can help save battery life on devices with OLED or AMOLED displays.
Editing the registry for dark theme in Windows 10
To enable dark theme in Windows 10 via registry, follow these steps:
- Open Regedit.
- Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize.
Set the ApplicationsLightUsesTheme and SystemLightUsesTheme DWORD values to 0.
