“Indeed, reds, blues, yellows, and other colors will be shifted slightly to mute the overall effect of the color palette and look more visually pleasing with the new dark background,” Microsoft said. When you choose a dark theme, Microsoft said colors within your document will also be shifted to accommodate the new color contrast. The nice thing about the new change is you can switch between a black and white page background color. To access the feature, click on File > Account > Office Theme > Black. The GIF below demonstrates what Microsoft’s more extensive dark mode looks like in Word. This has been a long-requested feature from many of Officer Insiders and we’re excited to make it happen.” “Therefore, we’ve extended the Black Office theme to now include your document canvas as well. “As we log long hours with our screens, it has become increasingly important to reduce eye strain and accommodate light sensitivity,” Microsoft said in a blog post (via The Verge). Previously, the program’s dark mode would only affect the ribbon and toolbars, but not the actual document.

Microsoft on Tuesday announced a more extensive dark mode in Word.