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:
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Open Microsoft Edge.
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Click the Settings and more (ellipsis) button in the top-right corner.
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Select the Settings option.
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Click on Appearance.
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Under the “Theme” section, select one of the 14 available themes for Edge.
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(Optional) Click the Discover more themes option to open the Microsoft Edge Add-ons page.
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Click the Get button for the theme you want to use.
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Click the Add theme button.
Quick note: After applying it, the theme will be available from the “Appearance” page. -
(Optional) Click the Chrome Web Store to get even more supported Chrome-based themes.
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(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:
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Open Microsoft Edge.
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Click the Settings and more (ellipsis) button in the top-right corner.
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Select the Settings option.
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Click on Appearance.
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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.
light and dark color settings
After you complete the steps, Edge will switch the color mode you specified.
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