How to use the Dark Theme in Microsoft Edge

Dark theme in Microsoft Edge turns blinding white menus and tabs into easy-on-the-eyes shades of gray and black. This visual comfort setting helps reduce eye strain when you browse the web in dark rooms or stare at your screen for hours on end.

You can turn on dark mode on all current versions of Microsoft Edge. The browser also lets you run in dark mode even when Windows 10 or Windows 11 uses a light system theme.

Use the dark theme in Microsoft Edge

Toggling the theme happens entirely inside the browser settings. Click the three-dot menu icon in the upper-right corner of Edge, select Settings, and open the Appearance tab to find the dark mode toggle.

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the Settings and more menu (the three dots icon) in the top right corner.
3. Select Settings from the list.

1. On the left side of your screen, click Appearance.

1. Look for the Theme dropdown menu under the “Overall appearance” section.
2. Select Dark to force the dark theme. You can also select System default to match your Windows schedule.

Dark mode for web content

Websites failing to adopt a dark appearance require an extra configuration step within experimental browser flags (hidden developer settings). Type edge://flags into the address bar and press Enter. Search for Auto Dark Mode for Web Contents, flip the dropdown from Default to Enabled, and click the Restart button.

Additional controls reside within these experimental menus:

• Type edge://flags in your address bar and press Enter.
• Search for “Auto Dark Mode for Web Contents.”
• Change the setting from “Default” to “Enabled.”
• Click the Restart button at the bottom of the screen.

The browser now renders every tab and menu using the dark color scheme.

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Conclusion:

Switching to a dark theme makes browsing more comfortable for your eyes. Following these steps customizes the browser to match personal preferences and room lighting. Updated preferences deliver a modern and relaxing web experience.