Microsoft: How to Enable Dark Mode for Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook: I’ll explain how to activate dark mode in Microsoft Outlook in more detail below. Many Americans look through and read emails for more than 321 minutes every day, seven days per week. That is more than five hours spent gazing at displays, which can result in eye strain and even headaches, especially if you are using a messenger with a white backdrop.

Dark Mode for Microsoft Outlook

Because of this, many email programmes include a dark mode setting built right into their interfaces. This feature makes it much easier to read for longer periods of time without the need for third-party apps by enabling you to simply switch the theme to a darker one.

Now that Microsoft Outlook has this feature available in its desktop, online, and mobile apps, you may quickly switch to dark mode regardless of the device you are using. These days, the procedures range significantly depending on the platform and operating system. The instructions for enabling dark mode in Microsoft Outlook for Windows, Macs, Android, iOS, and the web app are provided below.

How to Enable Dark Mode on the Outlook Desktop App

To enable Dark Mode on the Outlook Desktop App, please follow these steps:

  1. Open the Outlook app on your computer.
  2. Click on the “File” menu at the top-left corner of the screen.
  3. Click on “Options” from the drop-down menu.
  4. In the Outlook Options window, select “General” from the left-hand menu.
  5. Under “Personalize your copy of Microsoft Office,” select “Dark” from the “Office Theme” drop-down menu.
  6. Click “OK” to save the changes.

You should now see the Outlook app switch to Dark Mode.

Note that the steps might be different based on the version of Outlook you are using.

How to Enable Dark Mode on the Outlook Web App

To enable Dark Mode on the Outlook Web App, please follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your Outlook account on the web.
  2. Click on the “Settings” (Gear icon) button on the top-right corner of the screen.
  3. Select “View all Outlook settings”
  4. Select “General” in the left navigation menu
  5. Under “Personalize your copy of Microsoft Office,” select “Dark” from the “Office Theme” drop-down menu.
  6. Click “Save” to apply the changes.

You should now see the Outlook Web App switch to Dark Mode. Please note that the availability of this feature may vary based on the version of Outlook you are using and the subscription you have with Microsoft.

How to Enable Dark Mode on Outlook Mobile App

To enable Dark Mode on the Outlook Mobile App, please follow these steps:

  1. Open the Outlook app on your mobile device.
  2. Tap on the three horizontal lines on the top-left corner of the screen to open the navigation menu.
  3. Tap on “Settings”
  4. Tap on “Display and Sound”
  5. Toggle the “Dark mode” switch to the On position.

You should now see the Outlook Mobile App switch to Dark Mode. Please note that the availability of this feature may vary based on the version of Outlook you are using and the device you are using. Some version of the app may not have this feature yet.

FAQ

How do I Turn on Dark Mode in Windows 11?

To enable Dark Mode on Windows 11, please follow these steps:

  1. Click on the Start button (Windows logo) located in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
  2. Click on the “Settings” icon (gear icon) located on the left sidebar.
  3. Click on “Personalization”
  4. Click on “Colors” in the left sidebar
  5. Under “Choose your color,” select “Dark” from the drop-down menu.

You should now see Windows 11 switch to Dark Mode. The change should apply to the operating system’s built-in apps and settings menus. This might not affect all the apps, but most of them should adjust to the dark mode automatically.

Please note that the availability of this feature may vary based on the version of Windows you are using. Some version of Windows may not have this feature yet.

Can I Change Outlook to Dark Mode but not Word?

Yes, it is possible to set Dark Mode for Outlook but not for Word on your Windows or Mac device.

In Outlook, you can enable Dark Mode by following the steps provided in my previous answers, which are specific for Outlook Desktop App, Outlook Web App, or Outlook Mobile App.

In Word, you can disable the dark mode by following these steps:

  1. Open Microsoft Word
  2. Click on the “File” menu at the top-left corner of the screen.
  3. Click on “Options” from the drop-down menu.
  4. In the Word Options window, select “General” from the left-hand menu.
  5. Under “Personalize your copy of Microsoft Office,” select “Colorful” or “White” from the “Office Theme” drop-down menu.
  6. Click “OK” to save the changes.

This way you are able to set the dark mode for Outlook but not Word. It’s worth noting that some apps may not have this feature yet and it might not affect all the apps.

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