To confirm the default view (white canvas), use the Switch Modes button to flip the page color to white.

The dark canvas does not convey how your document will print, or the default view your collaborators will see when they open it. Indeed, reds, blues, yellows, and other colors will be shifted slightly to mute the overall effect of the color palette and look more visually pleasing with the new dark background. Colors within your document will also be shifted to accommodate the new color contrast. With Dark mode, you’ll notice that the previously white page color is now a dark grey/black. Once the black theme is set, you can toggle between the black and white page background colors by selecting View > Switch Modes from the ribbon. To turn on Dark mode in the Word canvas, select File > Account > Office Theme > Black.Ģ. Now, Dark Mode in Word offers a dark canvas as well! Dark modeĪs we log long hours with our screens, it has become increasingly important to reduce eye strain and accommodate light sensitivity. Therefore, we’ve extended the Black Office theme to now include your document canvas as well. This has been a long-requested feature from many of Officer Insiders and we’re excited to make it happen.ġ. Previously, you could use Word with a dark ribbon and toolbars, but your document color stayed bright white.

I’m happy to announce that the Dark Mode feature in Word is more extensive.

Hi, I’m Ali Forelli, a Program Manager on the Word team working on Accessibility features.

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