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How to Enable Dark Mode in Gmail

  • Last updated on 2022-06-16
  • By Jessie

InternetWe are passionate about the Internet at MUO and we continue to search it out for new sites, tips and tricks. You might want to know all the options for dark mode in Gmail. Dark mode is one of our favorite looks on the internet. Here's how you can enable dark mode within Gmail

Dark mode is a favorite feature of Gmail. You can turn it on on both your Android and iOS phones.

The dark mode, which can reduce strain on the eyes and be more comfortable for your eye health, is also better for battery life, efficiency and image quality.

We'll show you how to activate dark mode in Gmail using either a phone or computer.

How to enable dark mode in Gmail from your computer

Here's how to activate dark mode in Gmail desktop.

  1. If you don't have an account with Gmail, sign up now.
  2. The gear icon at the top of your screen is Settings.
  3. Click on to view all. Gmail showing inbox
  4. Scroll down until you find a rectangular black box with Dark. Click on it to activate the dark mode. To activate the dark mode, click on it.
  5. Scroll down a bit more to click the black rectangle labeled Terminator. Terminal has a darker theme than the other dark themes. Gmail Dark theme display
  6. After saving , click save and dark mode will be enabled in Gmail.

To send an email, click Create or to open it. The default color of your computer's system will display the message.

Dark mode is only applicable to your current Gmail account. If you have more than one Gmail account on your computer, dark mode will need to be enabled for each.

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How to manage Dark Mode in Gmail for Desktop

You can choose to change the Dark themes if you don't like it. You can change your Gmail desktop theme by going to Settings > Theme ( See all). Scroll through the available options until you make your choice.

Click on the theme to apply it immediately. You can choose another theme if you are unhappy with what you see.

Gmail desktop offers more themes options than Gmail mobile. You can even customize your signature to darken mode.

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How to enable dark mode in Gmail for Mobile

Android users can easily activate dark mode in Gmail. Here's how:

  1. Tap on the hamburger menu at the top-left of the Gmail mobile app.
  2. Scroll down to the bottom and click Settings.
  3. Click on General Settings. 3 images Gmail Dark Mode settings Expand Gmail Dark Mode themes settings HTML3_ Expand
  4. Click on theme.
  5. Tap Dark in the popup box. The dark theme will be applied to Gmail. Similar steps are used for iOS devices.

Dark mode is not available for Gmail desktop. There's one option: dark mode mobile. All Gmail accounts will be reset to dark mode once you have enabled it. All messages and emails on your mobile device will then be in dark mode.

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How to manage Dark Mode on Gmail Mobile

You'll see that Gmail Settings is only available via mobile browser. It doesn't have dark mode support.

You can manage the dark mode in Gmail by going to Settings > General settings > Theme. There are three options: System default, Dark mode and Light mode.

Gmail with Ease: Use the Dark Mode

Gmail's dark mode can be easily enabled and managed on both desktop and mobile. You can use dark mode in Gmail on any of your connected devices.

Gmail users spend lots of time reading and responding to emails. This can cause eye strain and fatigue as well as reading fatigue. These issues can be reduced by using dark mode on Gmail (especially for mobile).

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