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WORKINGMAC DARK MODE COMING TO iOSMicrosoft hasn’t formally added a “dark
mode” to the Office desktop apps, but
the “black” Office theme basically
reproduces it.Dark Mode is also coming to Office on the web.
Medium. “They described the
experience as comfortable,
crisp, clear, and aesthetically
pleasing, a nod to how Dark
Mode can reduce eye strain.”
Friedman added that
Outlook will automatically
switch to Dark Mode depending on your
preferences. In the meantime, Outlook for
Android automatically switches to Dark
Mode when you choose the Battery
Saver option.
Microsoft hasn’t formally added a
“dark mode” to the Office desktop apps,
but the “black” Office theme basically
reproduces it. (One exception: PDF files,
which still seem to render with a light
background.) To enable Office’s black
theme in an Office desktop app like
Word, go to File → Account within the
Office menu, and then scroll down to the
Office Theme. You’ll have a few options
to choose from, including colorful, light,
and black. It’s the latter mode, added as
part of Office 2010, which essentially
reproduces the dark theme in other
Office apps. ■