{"id":186113,"date":"2026-03-10T11:08:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=186113"},"modified":"2026-03-11T07:50:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:50:03","slug":"windows-11-dark-mode-quick-settings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-dark-mode-quick-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 11 may finally make dark mode switching faster with new Quick Settings toggle"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>Microsoft is testing a Dark mode toggle in Quick Settings to switch themes faster without opening the Settings app.<\/li>\n<li>The toggle appears in a new Energy Saver subpage alongside power mode, eco brightness, and screen contrast controls.<\/li>\n<li>The improvements were discovered in Windows 11 preview build 26300.7965, suggesting the feature is still early in development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a> may soon make switching between light and dark themes significantly faster. Instead of navigating through the Settings app, Microsoft is testing a dark mode toggle directly inside Quick Settings, along with new controls that let users remove unwanted quick actions from the panel.<\/p>\n<p>The changes appeared in a recent preview build and show that the company is continuing to refine the Quick Settings experience with faster access to common controls and more customization.<\/p>\n<h2>Windows 11 testing dark mode toggle in Quick Settings<\/h2>\n<p>Currently, switching between dark and light themes requires opening <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Personalization<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Colors<\/strong> and manually choosing the color mode. While the process is straightforward, it still involves several steps.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-26h2-quick-settings-dark-mode-toggle\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to enable the new Quick Settings with dark mode toggle on Windows 11 (26H2)\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-new-quick-settings-dark-mode-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to enable the new Quick Settings with dark mode toggle on Windows 11 (26H2)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to enable the new Quick Settings with dark mode toggle on Windows 11 (26H2)<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/change-accent-color-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to change accent color on Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/windows-11-change-accent-color-hero.webp?fit=300%2C186&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to change accent color on Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to change accent color on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>In a recent preview build, however, Microsoft is experimenting with a new dark mode switch in the Quick Settings flyout, similar to how mobile platforms like Android and iOS let users switch themes instantly.<\/p>\n<p>The feature appears inside a new Energy Saver subpage within Quick Settings.\u00a0When opening this section, you can access several power-related controls designed to improve battery life. The <strong>&#8220;Dark&#8221;<\/strong> mode toggle is grouped in this page because darker interfaces can help reduce power consumption.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_186115\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-186115\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/quick-energy-dark-mode-option.webp?resize=800%2C589&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dark mode in Quick Settings\" width=\"800\" height=\"589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/quick-energy-dark-mode-option.webp?w=800&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/quick-energy-dark-mode-option.webp?resize=300%2C221&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/quick-energy-dark-mode-option.webp?resize=780%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/quick-energy-dark-mode-option.webp?resize=150%2C110&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dark mode in Quick Settings \/ Image: @PhantomOfEearth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The new Energy Saver page currently includes Dark mode, Power mode, Eco brightness, and Screen contrast.<\/p>\n<p>While the change improves accessibility, the toggle still requires two clicks or taps. Users must first open the Energy Saver subpage before accessing the dark mode switch.<\/p>\n<h2>Microsoft is also testing Quick Settings customization<\/h2>\n<p>Another improvement being tested focuses on Quick Settings customization. According to findings shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/phantomofearth\/status\/2030286513422897555\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@PhantomOfEarth<\/a>, users will soon be able to right-click or press and hold on a Quick Settings tile to unpin it instantly.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_186052\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-186052\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-quick-settings-edit-option.webp?resize=600%2C414&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Quick Settings edit option\" width=\"600\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-quick-settings-edit-option.webp?w=600&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-quick-settings-edit-option.webp?resize=300%2C207&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/windows-11-quick-settings-edit-option.webp?resize=150%2C104&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Quick Settings edit option \/ Image: @PhantomOfEarth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This means you will be able to remove actions you do not need directly from the flyout, without entering a separate edit mode. The change should make it easier to keep Quick Settings focused only on the controls you actually use.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that the ability to customize the Quick Settings buttons was available on Windows 10, but the functionality was later scratched. Now, it is back.<\/p>\n<h2>Windows 11 still lacks scheduled dark mode<\/h2>\n<p>The addition of a Quick Settings toggle is a welcome improvement, especially for users who frequently switch between light and dark themes.<\/p>\n<p>However, the feature also highlights a longstanding limitation in Windows 11. Despite years of requests from users, the operating system still does not include a built-in option to automatically switch between light and dark modes based on a schedule, such as sunrise and sunset or a specific time of day.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to use this behavior today, you must rely on third-party tools or utilities such as Auto Dark Mode or <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-powertoys-windows\/\">PowerToys<\/a>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/switch-light-dark-mode-automatically-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to switch between light and dark mode automatically on Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/windows-11-auto-dark-mode-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to switch between light and dark mode automatically on Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to switch between light and dark mode automatically on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-dark-mode-schedule-powertoys-light-switch\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to auto-switch light and dark mode with PowerToys on Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/powertoys-auto-light-switch-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to auto-switch light and dark mode with PowerToys on Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to auto-switch light and dark mode with PowerToys on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>This is notable because competing platforms like macOS have offered automatic theme switching for years, allowing the interface to change seamlessly throughout the day without manual intervention.<\/p>\n<p>Considering how common dark mode has become across modern operating systems, adding native scheduling support would arguably provide more value than simply introducing another toggle.<\/p>\n<h2>Other details<\/h2>\n<p>The new Quick Settings improvements were discovered on <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/build-26300-7965-kb5079385-windows-11-26h2\/\">Windows 11 build 26300.7965<\/a>, suggesting the feature is still in early testing.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft has experimented with Quick Settings customization in the past, and some of those features never made it to production. As a result, it remains unclear when these changes will roll out to stable versions of Windows 11.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"lp-poll lp-reset\"\n         id=\"lp-poll-11\"\n         data-poll-id=\"11\"\n         style=\"--lp-accent:#000000;--lp-accent-dark:#000000;--lp-accent-fill:rgba(0,0,0,0.18);--lp-accent-sel:rgba(0,0,0,0.28);--lp-poll-bg:#f5f5f5;--lp-poll-border:#cfd9de;--lp-poll-border-width:1px;--lp-answer-bg:#000000;--lp-answer-color:#ffffff;--lp-cta-bg:#000000;--lp-cta-color:#ffffff\">\n        <div class=\"lp-results-wrap\" id=\"lp-results-11\"><p class=\"lp-question lp-question--results\">Should Windows 11 automatically switch themes like macOS does?<\/p><div class=\"lp-results\"><div class=\"lp-result-row\"><div class=\"lp-result-fill\" style=\"width:0%\" data-pct=\"0\"><\/div><span class=\"lp-result-label\">Yes, based on sunrise and sunset<\/span><span class=\"lp-result-pct\">0%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lp-result-row lp-result-row--winner\"><div class=\"lp-result-fill\" style=\"width:0%\" data-pct=\"50\"><\/div><span class=\"lp-result-label\">Yes, but with custom scheduling<\/span><span class=\"lp-result-pct\">50%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lp-result-row\"><div class=\"lp-result-fill\" style=\"width:0%\" data-pct=\"0\"><\/div><span class=\"lp-result-label\">No, a manual toggle is enough<\/span><span class=\"lp-result-pct\">0%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lp-result-row lp-result-row--winner\"><div class=\"lp-result-fill\" style=\"width:0%\" data-pct=\"50\"><\/div><span class=\"lp-result-label\">I don\u2019t use dark mode<\/span><span class=\"lp-result-pct\">50%<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lp-comment-cta\"><p class=\"lp-comment-cta__body\">Why did you pick that answer? 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