Although Windows 10 includes an option to switch to the light and dark modes within the Personalization settings, if you want to use the light colors globally, while the Mail app with the dark color scheme, the app allows to switch between modes manually within its settings.
In this guide, you’ll learn the easy steps to start using the dark color scheme with the Mail app on Windows 10.
How to enable dark mode in the Mail app
To use the dark color scheme with the Mail and Calendar apps on Windows 10, use these steps:
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Open Mail.
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Click the Settings (gear) button in the bottom-left.
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Click the Personalization option in the top-right.
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Under the “Colors” section, select the Dark mode option.
Mail app in dark mode on Windows 10 Quick Tip: If you select the Use my Windows mode, the Mail app will switch automatically to the dark theme when enabling the Dark option on Settings > Personalization > Colors.
Once you’ve completed the steps, the Mail and Calendar apps will switch to the dark color scheme.
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