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How to turn on dark mode on my Chromebook?

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Dark mode has become popular across various devices and applications, offering a visually appealing alternative to the standard light mode. Suppose you own a Chromebook and want to reduce eye strain, save battery life, or prefer the sleek aesthetic of dark mode. In that case, you’ll be pleased to know that enabling dark mode on your Chromebook is a straightforward process that can enhance your overall user experience.

Want to know how to turn on dark mode on Chromebook? This article discusses various ways to enable the dark mode on Chromebook.

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Enable dark mode from the quick settings menu

The easiest way to enable the dark mode is through the quick settings. The recent update has changed the location of dark mode settings. Here are the steps to enable dark mode through quick settings:

Step 1: Click on the Time on the Chromebook shelf at the bottom right corner of the screen, and then in the quick settings, click on the Arrowhead beside the Night light icon.

Step 2: It will open the quick display settings; click on the Dark theme icon to enable it. To switch back to light mode, follow the same steps and click on the icon to disable it.

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Another way to enable dark mode

There is another way to enable the dark mode on Chromebook. The option to enable the dark mode is available in the Wallpaper settings, so if you are changing the wallpaper, you can also enable and disable the dark mode from that page. To know how to do it, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Right-click on your desktop.

Step 2: Click on the menu’s Set Wallpaper & Style option. An alternate way to access wallpaper settings is by going to Settings > Personalization > Set your wallpaper & style.

Step 2: At the bottom of the Wallpaper section, you will see the Light, Dark and Auto options. Tap on the Dark option to enable the dark mode. To automatically change between the light and dark modes with a timed schedule, click on Auto, which will change the modes according to the time.

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Akash Singh

Akash Singh

Akash is a law graduate who likes to go for bike rides on the weekends soul-searching for answers to his many existential questions. You can contact him here: singhakash95@pm.me

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