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Windows 11 Dark Mode: How to Enable or Force it

Prevent eye strain by using Dark Mode

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Since the launch ofWindows 11, people have been actively checking out all the features that are available with it, and trying to point out the good and the bad.

One of the features that had many curious is Dark Mode. After seeing the finished product, users are smiling, as it looks pretty good.

The Dark Mode is a great way to cope with spending so many hours in front of the PC, as it is easier on the eyes.

How do I enable Dark Mode in Windows 11?

How do I enable Dark Mode in Windows 11?

You don’t have to worry at all, because activating this feature on the new operating system is just as easy as it was on the previous version.

Dark Mode on Windows 11 can be easily enabled through the built-in Personalization menu. You can choose the desired theme you want on your device in just a few clicks.

  1. Right-click on any free space on your desktop. This will open a menu with options.

  2. Select the last option available, which isPersonalize.

3.The next step is to click on theColorstab from the menu on the left.

  1. Select the dropdown menu on the right, which contains the three available theme possibilities, such as Light, Dark and Custom.

  2. Choose the Dark theme.

6.All that is left now is for you to exit the Settings menu and enjoy your PCs new look.

Note that you can also get to the Personalization menu by pressing Windows key + I, which will open theSettingsmenu, from which you can then selectPersonalization.

For those curious to find outhow to enable Dark Mode in Windows 10, we have a special guide.

We also have a complete guide onhow to schedule Dark Modein Windows and plan in advance.

Are you enjoying your new Windows 11 Dark Mode? Tell us all about it in the comments section below.

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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!

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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.

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