Set your Microsoft Outlook to Dark Mode

There are two types of people: those who just love the Dark Mode option, and those who absolutely don’t understand how people can work with it. However, the fact is that some people even get headaches from prolonged exposure to bright backgrounds.

Are you tired of getting eye strain from seeing the same, bright Outlook interface? The solution is quite simply the dark mode, and even if you weren’t a dark mode advocate by now, you should definitely give it a try and grant your tired eyes some rest!

In this article, we’ll show you how to easily get the full dark emailing experience in Outlook on your desktop, web, and mobile. Moreover, learn how to switch between dark mode and different color settings as desired!

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A step-by-step guide to turn on dark mode in Microsoft Outlook

Follow this step-by-step guide to turn on dark mode in Outlook.

Step 1: Click “File” in the toolbar.

Step 2: Select “Office Account” on the left sidebar.

Step 3: Click the dropdown menu under Office Theme.

Step 4: Choose Black.

To go back, all you have to do is click the back arrow.

How to turn off dark mode in Outlook

You may just prefer using the dark mode in the early morning or late evening hours. Don’t worry, Outlook gives you the option to easily toggle the dark mode on and off, with the use of the dark mode toggle button.

Step 1: Click the “Switch Background” button. You’ll find it at the top of the message window, left to the “Reply” button.