To change Microsoft Word out of night mode, you need to switch the Office Theme to a lighter option, such as "White".
Night mode, often referred to as dark mode, applies a dark background to the Word interface and sometimes the document page itself, which can be easier on the eyes in low light conditions. However, if you prefer the standard look, you can easily revert to a light theme.
Here's how to disable night mode and switch to a standard light theme in Word:
Steps to Disable Dark Mode in Word
Changing Word back to a standard light theme involves modifying the general Office Theme settings. Follow these simple steps:
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Access Word Settings:
- In Word's top-left corner, click "File." This opens the backstage view, showing options like Info, New, Open, etc.
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Navigate to Account Settings:
- From the sidebar on the left, choose "Account." This section contains information about your user account and Office subscriptions, as well as Office-wide settings.
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Change the Office Theme:
- On the right pane, you will see various account details and settings.
- Locate the "Office Theme" section.
- Click the drop-down menu within this section.
- Choose "White."
Selecting the "White" theme disables dark mode and activates a traditional light mode across your Microsoft Office applications, including Word.
Other Theme Options
While the reference specifically mentions choosing "White" to disable dark mode, the "Office Theme" drop-down menu might also offer other options depending on your version of Office:
- Colorful: This is the default theme, which uses your primary Office application's color (like blue for Word) at the top, with a white background for most of the interface.
- Dark Gray: This provides a darker interface than "Colorful" or "White" but is not as dark as the full "Black" theme (often associated with night mode).
- Black: This is typically the theme that enables the full dark mode experience, including a dark ribbon and potentially a dark document background.
To turn off night mode, choosing either "White" or "Colorful" will effectively achieve this, moving away from the darker themes like "Dark Gray" or "Black". The reference specifically guides you to "White," which is a clear way to ensure dark mode is off.
By following these steps, your Microsoft Word interface will return to a light color scheme.
