How to set different theme and color on Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge now includes a redesigned appearance page to make it easier to change the main colors experience and themes.

Microsoft Edge appearance settings
Microsoft Edge appearance settings

On Microsoft Edge, you can personalize the experience with different theme colors for the browser’s frame and the primary look for elements like new tabs, pages, dialogs, and menus, with the light and dark color modes.

The settings are available through the “Appearance” page starting version 91, and you can customize them for each browser profile.

If you use the stable version of the browser, these settings are not yet available. You will need to install version 91 from the Dev or Canary Channel to access the new Appearance settings page.

In this guide, you will learn the steps to change Microsoft Edge’s look and feel using different themes and colors.

How to change themes on Microsoft Edge

To set a different theme on Edge, use these steps:

  1. Open Microsoft Edge.

  2. Click the Settings and more (ellipsis) button in the top-right corner.

  3. Select the Settings option.

  4. Click on Appearance.

  5. Under the “Theme” section, select one of the 14 available themes for Edge.

    Microsoft Edge appearance
    Appearance page
  6. (Optional) Click the Discover more themes option to open the Microsoft Edge Add-ons page.

  7. Click the Get button for the theme you want to use.

    Microsoft Edge download themes
    Download themes
  8. Click the Add theme button.

    Quick note: After applying it, the theme will be available from the “Appearance” page.
  9. (Optional) Click the Chrome Web Store to get even more supported Chrome-based themes.

  10. (Optional) Under the “Theme” section, select the Default option to use the default look and feel on Edge.

Once you complete the steps, the theme will apply to change the appearance of the web browser.

How to change color scheme on Microsoft Edge

To enable the light or dark color mode on Microsoft Edge, use these steps:

  1. Open Microsoft Edge.

  2. Click the Settings and more (ellipsis) button in the top-right corner.

  3. Select the Settings option.

  4. Click on Appearance.

  5. Under the “Overall appearance” section, select the color mode for Microsoft Edge, including Systeme default (switches color based on the Windows 10 color), Light, or Dark.

    Microsoft Edge light and dark color settings
    light and dark color settings

After you complete the steps, Edge will switch the color mode you specified.

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Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 21 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me. Email him at [email protected].