{"id":134163,"date":"2023-01-06T05:00:36","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T10:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=134163"},"modified":"2025-08-18T11:53:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T15:53:47","slug":"enable-dark-mode-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/enable-dark-mode-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to enable Dark Mode on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To switch to the dark mode on Windows 11, open <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Personalization<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Colors<\/strong> and choose the <strong>&#8220;Dark&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li>Another way is to open the <strong>&#8220;Personalization&#8221; <\/strong>settings and choose one of the <strong>dark<\/strong> themes to enable the Dark Mode.<\/li>\n<li>You can also use the dark high-contrast mode and third-party tool to turn on dark color mode automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a>, you can enable &#8220;Dark Mode&#8221; through the &#8220;Personalization&#8221; settings.\u00a0When in this color mode, the elements on the desktop, such as the Taskbar, Start menu and other menus, File Explorer, and other supported apps (for example, <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/microsoft-edge\">Microsoft Edge<\/a> and Google Chrome), will also change to a dark color scheme with white fonts. If you choose the default dark theme, it will also include a dark version of the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-download-default-wallpapers-4k\/\">default wallpaper<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, Dark Mode will only affect the Windows 11 desktop and certain apps. If you want your web browser and other apps like Office, you must manually enable the dark color scheme for those applications.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a> will teach you the steps to change the color mode of Windows 11 and apps quickly.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#enable_dark_mode_windows11\">Enable Dark Mode on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#enable_dark_theme_windows11\">Enable Dark Mode from Themes on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#enable_high_contrast_windows11\">Enable Dark Mode from Contrast themes on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#enable_dark_mode_auto_windows11\">Enable Dark Mode automatically on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#enable_dark_mode_browser_windows11\">Enable Dark Mode for web browser on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#enable_dark_mode_office_windows11\">Enable Dark Mode for Office apps on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"enable_dark_mode_windows11\">Enable Dark Mode on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To enable Dark Mode on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Personalization<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Colors<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Dark&#8221;<\/strong> option in the &#8220;Choose your mode&#8221; setting to enable the Dark Mode on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-settings-dark-mode.jpg?resize=827%2C438&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Enable Windows 11 dark mode\" width=\"827\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-settings-dark-mode.jpg?w=957&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 957w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-settings-dark-mode.jpg?resize=300%2C159&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-settings-dark-mode.jpg?resize=150%2C79&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the color of Windows 11 will change to Dark Mode, tinting the desktop elements with a dark color scheme.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0y_IQq35yJM?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n            allowfullscreen\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n        ><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"enable_dark_theme_windows11\">Enable Dark Mode from Themes on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To enable Dark Mode with a theme on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Personalization<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Select a theme to apply&#8221; section, choose the <strong>&#8220;Windows (dark)&#8221;<\/strong> theme.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134168\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/enable-dark-theme-default-windows-11.jpg?resize=827%2C462&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 default dark mode\" width=\"827\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/enable-dark-theme-default-windows-11.jpg?w=957&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 957w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/enable-dark-theme-default-windows-11.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/enable-dark-theme-default-windows-11.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Click the <strong>Themes<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Current theme&#8221; section, choose the <strong>&#8220;Windows (dark)&#8221;<\/strong> theme or any other with a dark color scheme like <strong>&#8220;Glow&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;Captured&#8221;<\/strong> motion.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134167\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-default-themes.jpg?resize=827%2C462&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 default themes\" width=\"827\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-default-themes.jpg?w=957&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 957w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-default-themes.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-default-themes.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the color of Windows 11 will change to &#8220;Dark Mode,&#8221; tinting the desktop elements with a dark color scheme.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"enable_high_contrast_windows11\">Enable Dark Mode from Contrast themes on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>Alternatively, you can also use the high-contrast themes, a feature designed to improve text readability with low contrast for people with low vision. The high-contrast mode uses dark colors for the background and fonts colors that are easier to read across the desktop, applications, and websites.<\/p>\n<p>To apply dark mode using a high-contrast theme on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Accessibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Contrast themes<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the high-contrast theme (<strong>Aquatic<\/strong>, <strong>Dusk<\/strong>, and <strong>Night sky<\/strong>) to enable the Dark Mode with the &#8220;Contrast themes&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146629\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/enable-high-contrast-dark-mode-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C564&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Enable high-contrast dark mode\" width=\"827\" height=\"564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/enable-high-contrast-dark-mode-windows-11.webp?w=990&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 990w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/enable-high-contrast-dark-mode-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C205&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/enable-high-contrast-dark-mode-windows-11.webp?resize=842%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 842w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/enable-high-contrast-dark-mode-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C102&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Apply<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the system will switch to the high-contrast mode on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h2>Enable Dark Mode automatically on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>Although Windows 11 doesn&#8217;t include a feature to schedule to switch from light to Dark Mode, you can use a third-party app to control the color system modes.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Install Auto Dark Mode X<\/h3>\n<p>To install Auto Dark Mode X on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and select the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to download and install the Auto Dark Mode X app and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>winget install --id Armin2208.WindowsAutoNightMode<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-137513\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/winget-install-autodarkmodex.webp?resize=827%2C377&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"winget install Auto Dark Mode X\" width=\"827\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/winget-install-autodarkmodex.webp?w=894&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 894w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/winget-install-autodarkmodex.webp?resize=300%2C137&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/winget-install-autodarkmodex.webp?resize=150%2C68&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, you can launch the application and automatically configure the schedule to switch between the light and Dark Modes.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Enable auto Dark Mode on Windows 11<\/h3>\n<p>To enable Dark Mode automatically at sunset on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Auto Dark Mode X<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Set custom hours&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-137515\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/swtich-light-dark-schedule-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C584&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Switch light to dark automatically\" width=\"827\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/swtich-light-dark-schedule-windows-11.webp?w=850&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/swtich-light-dark-schedule-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C212&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/swtich-light-dark-schedule-windows-11.webp?resize=813%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 813w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/swtich-light-dark-schedule-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C106&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Specify when Windows 11 should enable the light mode.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Specify the schedule when to switch to Dark Mode automatically.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Select the <strong>&#8220;From sunset to sunrise&#8221;<\/strong> option to automatically switch between the two system color modes during sunset and sunrise.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Switch Modes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-137516\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/switch-mode-conditions-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C584&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Switch color mode conditions\" width=\"827\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/switch-mode-conditions-windows-11.webp?w=850&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/switch-mode-conditions-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C212&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/switch-mode-conditions-windows-11.webp?resize=813%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 813w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/switch-mode-conditions-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C106&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Check the <strong>&#8220;Don&#8217;t switch while playing video games&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Check the <strong>&#8220;Battery powered devices&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Apps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/control-app-color-mode-windows-11.webp?quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-137517\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/control-app-color-mode-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C597&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Control apps color mode\" width=\"827\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/control-app-color-mode-windows-11.webp?w=850&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/control-app-color-mode-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C217&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/control-app-color-mode-windows-11.webp?resize=795%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 795w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/control-app-color-mode-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C108&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Use the <strong>Apps<\/strong> option to decide whether compatible apps should follow the system color mod or stay on light or Dark Mode.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Use the <strong>System<\/strong> option to decide whether Windows 11 should follow the system color mod or stay on light or Dark Mode.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Use the <strong>Microsoft Office<\/strong> option to decide whether Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook should follow the system color mod or stay on the light or Dark Mode.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, Windows 11 will change the color mode to dark according to your configuration.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"enable_dark_mode_browser_windows11\">Enable Dark Mode for web browser on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>On Windows 11, apps like your web browser can switch to Dark Mode. Usually, apps that support theming by default will respond to the system color theme automatically. However, you can also change the color theme to dark manually.<\/p>\n<h3>Turn on dark more for Microsoft Edge<\/h3>\n<p>To enable Dark Mode for Microsoft Edge on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Microsoft Edge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Settings and more<\/strong> (three-dotted) button on the top-right corner and select the <strong>Settings<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Appearance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Overall appearance&#8221; section, select the <strong>Dark<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-147493\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/edge-enable-dark-mode.webp?resize=827%2C420&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Edge enable dark mode\" width=\"827\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/edge-enable-dark-mode.webp?w=1069&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1069w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/edge-enable-dark-mode.webp?resize=300%2C152&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/edge-enable-dark-mode.webp?resize=1020%2C518&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/edge-enable-dark-mode.webp?resize=150%2C76&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, Edge will start using the Dark Mode on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h3>Turn on dark mode for Google Chrome<\/h3>\n<p>Google Chrome cannot change color modes because it automatically responds to the system color mode. However, a simple switch can force the browser to always start in Dark Mode. Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Chrome<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the app button in the Taskbar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Pin to taskbar<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the app button again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the <strong>Google Chrome<\/strong> item and select the <strong>Properties<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-147495\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/open-chrome-button-properties.webp?resize=827%2C363&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Chrome open button properties\" width=\"827\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/open-chrome-button-properties.webp?w=882&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 882w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/open-chrome-button-properties.webp?resize=300%2C132&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/open-chrome-button-properties.webp?resize=150%2C66&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Shortcut<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>In the &#8220;Target&#8221; field, append the following flag at the end of the path:<\/p>\n<pre>--force-dark-mode<\/pre>\n<p>The Target should look similar to this line: <code>\"C:\\Users\\xboxl\\AppData\\Local\\Google\\Chrome SxS\\Application\\chrome.exe\"\u00a0--force-dark-mode<\/code>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-147494\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/chrome-enable-dark-mode.webp?resize=363%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Chrome enable dark mode\" width=\"363\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/chrome-enable-dark-mode.webp?w=363&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 363w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/chrome-enable-dark-mode.webp?resize=192%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 192w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/chrome-enable-dark-mode.webp?resize=96%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Apply<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, every time you launch Google Chrome from the Taskbar, it&#8217;ll 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