How to Change Browser Theme in Microsoft Edge
A browser theme in Microsoft Edge changes the colors of your tabs, toolbar, and menus without altering how web pages look. Edge includes 3 built-in color schemes (light, dark, and system default). You can also pick from thousands of custom designs in the online store.
Switching your look takes just a few clicks in the browser settings. Nothing needs to be installed or restarted, and you can switch back at any time.
Open Microsoft Edge, click the three dots in the top right corner, select Settings, then click Personalization on the left menu. Scroll to the Themes section and click your choice of light, dark, system default, or a custom theme from the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store. The theme applies with no restart needed.
Change browser theme in Microsoft Edge
To change the Microsoft Edge theme, open the browser menu, go to Settings , and choose a new visual style from the personalization page. From there you can switch between light mode, dark mode, or a custom color scheme.
One exception: if your PC is managed by an employer or school, an administrator may lock some appearance options. In that case a setting can be greyed out or missing.
- Open the Microsoft Edge browser. A normal browser window should appear. If Edge is already running, just switch to it.
- Click the three dots (…) in the top right corner. The browser menu drops down.
- Select Settings. The settings page opens in a new tab, with a list of categories on the left.
- On the left menu, click Personalization. This is where you manage your theme, sidebar, and profile settings. In some Edge versions this page is labeled Appearance instead. It holds the same theme options.
Scroll down to the Themes section. The built-in options are listed there, and you pick one with a single click. The page shows the new colors right away.
Edge then matches your Windows light or dark setting, and it changes automatically when you change that setting in Windows.
For more choice, visit the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store. It has thousands of community-made themes. The "Create your own theme" tool in the store helps you build a personalized design from scratch. Alternative layouts remain accessible via the Chrome Web Store if needed.
Selecting a theme applies it instantly to your current profile. You do not need to restart Edge. Other profiles keep their own theme until you change them.
To undo a change, return to the same page and pick a different built-in option, such as the default or light theme. If a store theme does not look right, choosing a built-in theme replaces it.
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Conclusion:
- Personalizing your theme makes browsing more fun, and it takes only a minute.
- Different themes for different profiles help you stay focused. For example, you can give work and personal browsing their own colors.
- Use the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store as your main place for new themes.
- Syncing with Windows keeps your whole computer looking consistent, including when Windows switches between light and dark.
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