How to Enable Dark Mode in Microsoft Outlook (Windows, Mac, and Mobile)
If you can’t do it, you need to update your software
Using applications in dark modecan reduce eye strain and extend your device’s battery life. Microsoft Outlook’s dark mode inverts the default white background to black. This tutorial shows you how to use Outlook in dark mode on supported devices.
How to Enable Dark Mode in Outlook for Windows
Open theOutlook app on your computerand follow the steps below.
Note:Enabling dark mode in Outlook also turns on dark mode in other Microsoft Office apps on your PC—Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
“Dark Gray” is a watered-down, less-intense variant of the Black theme.
If you choose “Use system settings,” Outlook will mirror your PC’s system theme. Choose adark theme in the Windows settings menuto put Outlook in dark mode.
Open theSettingsapp in Windows 10 or 11, go toPersonalization>Themes>Current theme, and select a dark theme.
Do you prefer to read and write emails in black text over a white background? Set Outlook’s message window to stay white when using dark mode.
How to Enable Outlook Dark Mode on Mac
The macOS Outlook app matches your Mac’s theme by default. Outlook switches to a black background against white text when your Mac’s in dark mode.
Go toSystem Preferences>Generaland selectDarkin the “Appearance” row.
Follow the steps below to use Outlook in dark mode when your Mac’s in light mode.
How to Enable Outlook Dark Mode on Android
TheOutlook Android appautomatically switches to dark mode when you:
You can also set Outlook to stay in dark mode permanently.
How to Enable Outlook Dark Mode on iOS
Microsoft Outlook also matches your iPhone or iPad’s theme. To invert Outlook’s white background, put your device in dark mode or enable dark mode in Outlook’s settings menu.
Open the Control Center and tap theDark Modeicon. Alternatively, go toSettings>Display & Brightnessand selectDarkin the “Appearance” section.
Follow the steps below to use Outlook in dark mode when your device uses a light theme.
How to Turn On Dark Mode in Outlook Web
The Outlook web app also has a dark mode option. If you access Outlook through a web browser, here’s how to view your emails in dark mode.
A Dark Outlook
Can’t find the option to enable dark mode in Outlook? Update your device’s operating system and ensure you’re using the latest version of Outlook.
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