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How to Turn on Dark Mode in Microsoft Teams

If you’re working online for long hours, you might be dealing with eye strain. Although it’s unclear whether dark mode can actually help reduce eye strain, you might prefer dark themes for various reasons, like helping save battery. Whatever the reason, you can enable dark mode on Microsoft Teams in only a few, quick and easy steps! In this wikiHow, we’ll discuss the specifics of enabling dark mode in MS Teams.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

On Desktop

  1. [1] The Teams logo is a purple and violet logo and represents two people with a “T” written on it.
    • If you haven’t already installed the app, you can do so on a Windows device by following these instructions.
  2. [2] You’ll find this option beside your profile picture on the top right of the window. Clicking on it should bring up a list of options.
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  3. [3] This is usually the very first option in the list.
  4. [4] There are several settings options, but make sure you select “General” if you’re trying to turn on dark mode.
    • If you’re on Windows 11, you need to click on Appearance and accessibility instead. [5]
  5. [6] By default, the “Default” option is selected. But you can either choose “Dark” or “High contrast” depending on your preferences.
  6. Once you choose an appropriate option and click on it, your settings will be saved and Teams will change to dark theme. You can use the app in dark mode as you normally work with light mode.
    • If you change your mind later, you can always go back to settings and set it to “Default” .
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Method 2
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On Mobile

  1. [7] The Teams logo is a purple and violet logo and represents two people with a “T” written on it.
    • If you haven’t already installed the app, you can do so by following these instructions.
  2. You’ll find this in the top left corner of your screen. Tapping on it should bring up a list of options.
    • In some cases, you may have to click the More icon ≡ instead. [8]
  3. [9] This is generally the fourth option in the list.
  4. [10] This brings up a pop-up menu.
  5. [11] This will bring up another pop-up box asking you to either restart or close the app depending on your OS.
  6. If you're on Android, this is “Restart” [12] and if you're on iOS, it's “Close app”. [13]
  7. Once the app restarts, or closes and you reopen it, your settings will be saved and Teams will change to dark theme. You can use the app in dark mode as you normally work with light mode.
    • If you change your mind later, you can always go back to settings and set it to “Light” .
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/customize-your-teams-theme-51f24f07-1209-4f9d-8788-c0da4d98aede#ID0EBF=Windows
      2. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/customize-your-teams-theme-51f24f07-1209-4f9d-8788-c0da4d98aede#ID0EBF=Windows
      3. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/customize-your-teams-theme-51f24f07-1209-4f9d-8788-c0da4d98aede#ID0EBF=Windows
      4. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/customize-your-teams-theme-51f24f07-1209-4f9d-8788-c0da4d98aede#ID0EBF=Windows
      5. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/customize-your-teams-theme-51f24f07-1209-4f9d-8788-c0da4d98aede#ID0EBF=Windows
      6. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/customize-your-teams-theme-51f24f07-1209-4f9d-8788-c0da4d98aede#ID0EBF=Windows
      7. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/customize-your-teams-theme-51f24f07-1209-4f9d-8788-c0da4d98aede#ID0EBF=Android
      8. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/customize-your-teams-theme-51f24f07-1209-4f9d-8788-c0da4d98aede#ID0EBF=Android
      9. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/customize-your-teams-theme-51f24f07-1209-4f9d-8788-c0da4d98aede#ID0EBF=Android
      1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/customize-your-teams-theme-51f24f07-1209-4f9d-8788-c0da4d98aede#ID0EBF=Android
      2. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/customize-your-teams-theme-51f24f07-1209-4f9d-8788-c0da4d98aede#ID0EBF=Android
      3. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/customize-your-teams-theme-51f24f07-1209-4f9d-8788-c0da4d98aede#ID0EBF=Android
      4. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/customize-your-teams-theme-51f24f07-1209-4f9d-8788-c0da4d98aede#ID0EBF=iOS

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      1. Open Microsoft Teams.
      2. Open Settings .
      3. Select Dark under “Themes” or “Appearance”.

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