Now in Word for the web!

(Originally posted October 17, 2022 By ~ Ali Forelli)

Hi Insiders! I’m Ali Forelli, a Product Manager on the Word team working on Accessibility features. I’m excited to announce a feature you’ll love: Dark Mode. Windows and Scotsman Now available in Word for the web!

Dark mode in Word for the web

Dark mode in Word for the web

As we spend more and more time in front of screens, whether on computers or mobile devices, reducing eye strain and adjusting our sensitivity to light is becoming more and more important. Word offers a dark color scheme for both menu controls and document backgrounds with Dark Mode.

By introducing Dark Mode to Word for the web, we’re modernizing the editing experience while reducing fatigue and extending document sessions. Since adding Dark Mode support to Word on Windows and Mac, parity on the web has been the biggest request from Officer Insiders, and we’re excited to make it happen.

How it works

1. Select to turn on dark mode View > Dark Mode. This will basically use a dark ribbon and canvas.

   Turn on dark mode by selecting View > Dark Mode.

2. Use it Background transition A button to switch the canvas between dark and light modes.

   Use View > Transition Background to switch between light and dark.

When you use Dark Mode, you will notice that the page color that was previously white is now a dark gray/black. The colors within the document also change to match the new color contrast. In fact, the reds, blues, yellows, and other colors change slightly to lessen the overall effect of the color palette and make it look more visually pleasing with the new dark background.

Want to keep your canvas white?

A dark canvas does not convey how the document will print or the default view that collaborators will see when they open the document. To see the default view (white canvas), use: Background transition A button to flip the page background to white.

Background change button

Don’t want to see a dark canvas? Word for web remembers the state of the switch background toggle, and subsequent sessions load with a dark ribbon and white canvas.

Tips and Tricks

• If your operating system or browser is set to dark mode, Word for the web uses dark mode by default. To turn it off, select: View > Dark ModeOr change the background color to white using: Background transition button.
• To check how your document will look before printing it or to see how it will appear to collaborators using the default view, a white canvas. Background transition Status bar orsee tag.

Known Issues

effectiveness

Dark Mode is rolling out now and will be available to all users of Word for the web.

feedback

We want to hear from you! Please submit your comments and feedback by selecting:Help > Feedback In Word for the web.

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