How to enable dark mode in Microsoft Outlook for Android and iOS

Microsoft Outlook is a great email client on iOS and Android. The Apple Mail application is at the forefront of modernity with a lot of features much better, and resists even better than the giant Gmail. But there was just one thing that kept him from true greatness – the absence of a dark mode in itself. Well, not anymore.

With the release of the Outlook version 4.0 update for iOS and Android, you now have access to a dedicated dark mode. It sounds phenomenal. So, without further ado, let's see how to enable dark mode on iOS and Android.

Turn on dark mode in Outlook for iOS

On iOS, activating dark mode requires a brief visit to the Outlook Settings panel. Do not worry, you will not have to delve into the details.

Step 1: Start by pressing your profile portrait (or the Home icon if you have multiple email accounts) in the upper left corner of the Outlook for iOS app. At the bottom of the pop-up menu, touch the Pinion Settings icon.

S2nd step: Scroll through the Settings screen until you find the Preferences section. Then turn on the switch next to the dark mode.

That's it. Dark mode is now activated. To turn off dark mode later, go to the same screen and turn off the switch next to the dark mode.

The process is the same for Outlook on iPadOS – just visit the Outlook Settings panel to enable dark mode.

Why turn on dark mode

Now that you know how to enable dark mode in Outlook for iOS and Android, let's see some reasons why you might want to leave it on.

1. This is well implemented

Whether you're a fan of dark themes or not, you can not deny the fact that Outlook's dark mode just looks fabulous – of course we can agree to disagree. Microsoft has implemented it throughout the entire application, including every nook and cranny such as the calendar.

The only thing that may seem out of place is the File Selector when joining files, which appears blank. However, this will not be a problem if you have also enabled the system-level dark mode in iOS 13 or Android 9.0 Pie and later.

But no matter how good the user interface looks in dark mode, it's the emails themselves that will be the real test. Surprisingly, Outlook handles everything seamlessly, images being perfectly rendered on a darker background. No summary image inversion.

Although you encounter a few cases where some images (especially ones that are already dark enough to begin with) do not freeze well with the dark theme, this is not a headache.

2. It helps to save the life of the dough

Another important reason to turn on dark mode in Outlook is to extend the life of the battery. If you fend around a smartphone with an OLED display, such as a Samsung Galaxy S10 or an Apple iPhone XS, use the dark mode will help you to experience the difference.

OLED panels turn off pixels to produce deep blacks, so you can expect significant improvements in battery life. This requires an application that implements perfect black pixels and, fortunately, Outlook contains a good dose of these everywhere, with only tiny shades of gray to emphasize the sections and other key elements of the user interface.

Dark energy

Microsoft Outlook was already one of the best third-party mail clients on iOS and Android, and the dark mode only serves to improve it. Whether for aesthetics or to get a little more battery of your smartphone, the fantastic dark theme of Outlook will not disappoint you.

So what do you think of the dark mode of Outlook? Did he meet your expectations? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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