Dark mode has become a popular feature across various applications, and for good reason. In OneNote, this setting transforms the interface from light to dark, creating a more comfortable environment for users who often find themselves working late into the night or in dimly lit spaces. The switch not only enhances readability but also reduces eye strain—a welcome relief during those marathon note-taking sessions.
When you enable dark mode in OneNote, it doesn’t change your actual content; instead, it adjusts how that content is displayed. Text colors remain vibrant and legible against darker backgrounds, ensuring that notes are just as clear whether viewed in light or dark modes. This means collaborative efforts remain seamless—co-authors can easily read each other’s contributions regardless of their chosen display settings.
To activate dark mode on your version of OneNote:
- Navigate to File > Options.
- In the OneNote Options dialog box, select the General tab.
- From the Office Theme dropdown menu, choose Black.
It’s important to ensure you're using an updated version of OneNote; compatibility with dark mode requires at least version 16.0.12130 for OneNote 2016 and similar updates for other versions like Microsoft 365 or Mac editions.
If you encounter issues enabling this feature—perhaps due to organizational IT policies—it might be worth reaching out to your system administrator for assistance.