Microsoft rolls out dark mode for Office

[Jamie McKane]

Microsoft rolls out dark mode for Office

Microsoft has begun rolling out an update which adds a dark mode to a number of its mobile applications.

The company said this dark mode feature will be available for Outlook and Office mobile apps on Android and iOS.

 

[Thor]

Finally

 

[Thor]

When for PC

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

technically does exist, at least on office 2019

under options setting for background to gray or black.

 

[Eti1]

technically does exist, at least on office 2019

under options setting for background to gray or black.

Yeah, been using it and it's awesome...but one still needs to manually change background and text colour to get a full dark mode experience.

 

[konfab]

Once you go black, you cannot go back...

 

[Vox Populi Vox Dei]

When for PC

How to Enable Dark Mode in Microsoft Office

A colorful Microsoft Office? I must have it painted black.

www.howtogeek.com

(Relevant for Office 365, Office 2016 and Office 2013).

 

[Hunted]

Been using the option in Office 365 when logged on via outlook.com... Loving it!!

 

[Jola]

This is so that you can work while your mates think that you are gaming !

 

[justplain]

now can they enable a dark mode for OneDrive too!

 

[KleinBoontjie]

It's still strange to me, how a theme can makes headline news.

 

[Zoomzoom]

just why? White on black is very hard to read.

 

[TribbleZA]

technically does exist, at least on office 2019

under options setting for background to gray or black.

It is in Office 365 too. It's a good thing.

 

[TribbleZA]

just why? White on black is very hard to read.

Not for people who have a light sensitivity or work at night. I like the dark theme as my eyes don't get as tired staring at the screen.