To change the black background screen to white specifically within your message window in Outlook when dark mode is active, you can easily toggle the view.
Here's the direct way to do it:
In Outlook, when you are viewing an individual message, you can control whether the message background is dark or light, even if the rest of your Outlook interface is set to dark mode. This allows you to read emails with a white background for better contrast if you prefer.
Steps to Change Message Background to White
According to the reference, the process involves a simple click within the open message window:
- Open the message: Double-click or open the email message you want to read.
- Locate the icon: Look for an icon at the top of the message window. This icon allows you to toggle between dark and light backgrounds for the message content.
- Select the Sun icon: To change the message window background from black (or dark) to white, select the sun icon.
Selecting the sun icon will instantly change the background of that specific message window to white, making the text appear darker on a light background. If you want to switch it back to a dark background, you would select the moon icon.
This method primarily controls the appearance of the message content area, providing flexibility even when using Outlook's dark mode theme.
Understanding the Dark Mode Toggle
This sun/moon icon feature is part of Outlook's functionality to manage the display when dark mode is enabled. Dark mode typically changes the entire application interface to dark colors, which can be easier on the eyes in low light conditions. However, some users find reading messages with white text on a black background challenging. The toggle within the message window addresses this by letting you revert just the reading pane or message window to a traditional white background without disabling dark mode for the rest of the application.
In summary: When reading a message, simply click the sun icon in the message header area to switch the background to white.
