Microsoft Word’s dark mode brings even more darkness

Microsoft is injecting a bit more darkness into Word’s dark mode, the company said in a blog post this weekend. The word processor previously only allowed you to darken the ribbon and toolbars, while the document itself remained bright white. The update will place the document on a dark canvas.

You will be able to switch between modes using the Switch Modes button in the Word ribbon, and you can turn off the dark canvas in the options menu.

“With dark mode, you will notice that the previously white page color is now dark gray / black. The colors in your document will also be shifted to accommodate the new color contrast,” wrote Ali Forelli, Head of Word program in the blog post. “This is because reds, blues, yellows and other colors will be shifted slightly to lessen the overall effect of the color palette and look more visually pleasing with the new dark background.”

The update is now available for Windows beta testers, but it is expected to roll out more widely in the coming months.

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