by From operating systems such as Mac OS and Windows, to e-readers (which can offer device users “dark reader” options) to internet platforms such as Pinterest and Reddit, the option to “go dark” is everywhere .
Web browsers such as Firefox, Safari and Google Chrome also offer a dark mode. You may not have known that Chrome dark mode It’s an option, but even if you knew, you might be wondering how to disable it.
Dark Mode: A Guide to the Dark Side
Dark mode pulls a great trick: it changes the visual theme of your desktop interface or browser window from a predominantly colored one, to a dark one.
Also known as dark theme (or, just to confuse people, “dark mode theme”), once selected, you will notice that the areas where the text and icons appear, rather than the usual lighter shades. .
A dark theme is a kind of negative image of the standard computer and mobile interface. Rather than black text on a white screen, it’s the opposite: When you activate dark mode, whether on your Chrome browser or your operating system, the default is light-colored text on a dark field.
Google Chrome’s dark mode option allows this change within the Chrome browser, although the specifics of your experience will depend on your device, operating system and the web content you’re accessing.
Why Enable Dark Mode?
There are many reasons why people swap the usual white background for black, but dark mode is generally considered to be a little easier on the eyes. It can make the text easier to read, saves battery life on devices with OLED screens, delivers better sleep after that pre-screen time, plus it feels more like you are in a spy movie.
When it comes to hard data, it can be difficult to prove that dark mode, whether in Google Chrome or elsewhere, provides tangible benefits. If it feels like it lowers eye pressure, that’s great, but be aware that it could be a placebo effect.
At the very least, the aesthetic angle is hard to beat for many people. If you want to enable dark mode for the vibes – or because it looks cool when you’re coding or writing stuff at your local coffee shop – then by all means, hit that dark theme and don’t look back.
How to Enable Dark Mode
Before you jump into your Chrome settings, it’s good to know that your browser’s dark or light theme will follow your OS’s system defaults. That’s true on Mac and PC desktops and laptops, as well as Android devices and iPhones.
Although Google Chrome’s dark mode can be toggled in the browser’s settings, if you have dark mode enabled on your device, you don’t need to take any additional steps. This is because newer operating systems offer a system-wide dark mode, and this also applies to the dark theme in your web browser.
With that said, let’s take a look at how to turn on dark mode in your system settings.
Dark mode on Mac
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If your Mac is running the macOS Mojave operating system or later, dark mode can be enabled by clicking the Apple icon at the top left corner of the screen.
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Click “System Preferences” and then select the “General” option.
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Select “Light” or “Dark” to instantly activate your screen’s appearance change. Select “Auto” if you want to switch back and forth between light and dark modes depending on the time of day.
Dark mode to your computer
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If your computer is running Windows 10 or later, click the Windows icon at the bottom left, or press the Windows key on your keyboard. When the “Start” menu opens, click on the gear icon to open your settings.
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Select “Personalize” from the options menu.
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Click “Colors,” and then scroll to the toggle that says “Choose your default app mode.”
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Select “Dark” and dark mode will be applied immediately.
Dark mode on iPhone
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To enable dark mode on the Google Chrome app for iPhone, go to “Settings” and scroll down to “Display and Brightness.”
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Under “appearance” select “Dark,” and it will automatically switch to dark mode.
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To schedule dark mode to follow a specific schedule (such as a dark mode that starts at sunset), click “Options” and customize it to your liking.
Dark mode on Android device
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Open the Google Chrome app on your phone.
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At the top right corner of the screen, click on the three-dot icon that represents the “More” menu. Scroll down to “Settings” and then select “Themes.”
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Here you can choose between dark mode and light mode. You can also choose to go to dark mode only when you need to save battery life.
Toggle Chrome Dark Mode in the Browser
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Open Google Chrome. At the bottom right corner of the new tab, click on the “Customize Chrome” icon.
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The appearance will be displayed as an option. You have three options: Light Theme, Dark Theme, or Device Theme. The Device Theme will display whatever you have selected on your device.
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You can also navigate to the Settings option under the Chrome heading in the browser. Select “Appearance.”
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Once again you will be given the option to select dark mode.
The Limits of Dark Mode
You may notice that after selecting dark mode in your System Preferences or Chrome browser, not all web content appears to be in dark mode. This is because the dark theme changes the browser, but the content and text you encounter on the web does not.
Fortunately, there is a workaround in Google Chrome, which basically allows you to force dark mode, but it requires a few extra steps.
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Open Chrome. In the browser bar, over the following text: chrome://flags/#enable-force-dark
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In the page that opens, select “Force Dark Mode for Web Content.”
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Select “Enabled.”
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Close Chrome, then relaunch it. This should apply the change to web content.
Now That’s Interesting
In 1948, the display for the first programmable computer – dubbed the “Manchester Baby” by the designers – was powered by cathode ray tubes similar to the radar used in World War II. The screen was black with light letters.
Original article: How to Enable Google Chrome Dark Mode on All Your Devices
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