{"id":233157,"date":"2021-04-22T17:24:32","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T14:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-turn-on-dark-mode-in-google-docs\/"},"modified":"2021-04-22T17:24:32","modified_gmt":"2021-04-22T14:24:32","slug":"how-to-turn-on-dark-mode-in-google-docs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-dark-mode-in-google-docs\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Turn on Dark Mode in Google Docs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ddcd588d8b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ddcd588d8b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-dark-mode-in-google-docs\/#Enable_Dark_Mode_in_Google_Docs_on_Google_Chrome\" >Enable Dark Mode in Google Docs on Google Chrome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-dark-mode-in-google-docs\/#Enable_Dark_Mode_on_Google_Docs_for_Android_or_iPhone\" >Enable Dark Mode on Google Docs for Android or iPhone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Turn on Dark Mode in Google Docs&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/enable-dark-mode-google-docs.jpeg?width=1200&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"You can enable dark mode in Google Docs\" width=\"1200\" height=\"555\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Google Docs defaults to a light <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theme<\/a> in most cases, but there\u2019s an easy way to enable dark mode on Android, iPhone, iPad, and even in Google Chrome while writing on your computer. We\u2019ll show you how.<\/p>\n<p>While we\u2019ll be focusing on Google Docs, you should know that the steps are exactly the same for Google Sheets and Google Slides.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>The Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Google Docs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enable_Dark_Mode_in_Google_Docs_on_Google_Chrome\"><\/span>Enable Dark Mode in Google Docs on Google Chrome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google Chrome on desktop (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/chrome\/\">Windows<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/chrome\/\">Mac<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/chrome\/\">Linux<\/a>) allows you to enable dark mode in Google Docs (but do remember that this method forces dark mode on all websites). Follow these steps, but beware that, at the time of writing, it\u2019s hidden behind a Chrome flag.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_warning\"><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> This feature is not available to everyone for a reason. Flags may not work correctly and can negatively impact your browser\u2019s performance. Enable flags at your own risk.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Enable Google Chrome Flags to Test Beta Features<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the address bar at the top of your Google Chrome browser, type <code>chrome:\/\/flags<\/code>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/google-chrome-flags.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Type chrome:\/\/flags in the address bar\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Use the search box at the top to look for \u201cForce Dark Mode.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/google-chrome-flags-search.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Find Force Dark Mode under Chrome flags\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click the drop-down menu next to Force Dark Mode for Web Contents and select \u201cEnabled.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/google-chrome-flags-force-dark-mode-drop-down.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click the drop-down menu on the right and select Enabled\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Chrome will show you a prompt asking you to relaunch the browser to apply these changes. Make sure that you don\u2019t have any unsaved work in the browser, and then click \u201cRelaunch.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/google-chrome-relaunch.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Hit Relaunch\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Open the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/\">Google Docs website<\/a> and you\u2019ll see that the page color is now black and that the font color is now white.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enable_Dark_Mode_on_Google_Docs_for_Android_or_iPhone\"><\/span>Enable Dark Mode on Google Docs for Android or iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Google Docs app on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs\">Android<\/a> and\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/google-docs-sync-edit-share\/id842842640\">iPhone<\/a> lets you quickly switch between light and dark themes. If you\u2019ve enabled systemwide dark mode on Android or iPhone, Google Docs will have it enabled by default. However, if you want dark mode on Google Docs only, here\u2019s what you need to do.<\/p>\n<p>Open Google Docs and tap the three-line menu icon in the top-left corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/google-docs-iphone-three-line-menu.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the three-line menu on the top-left in Google Docs\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, select \u201cSettings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/google-docs-iphone-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Settings\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, choose the \u201cTheme\u201d option, which will allow you to pick dark mode. This option is called \u201cChoose Theme\u201d on Android.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/google-docs-iphone-theme-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Theme\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cDark.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/google-docs-iphone-dark-mode.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Dark\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>All documents in Google Docs will now open in dark mode. However, you can view documents in light theme if you wish. To do that, open any document in Google Docs and tap the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/google-docs-three-dots.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the three-dots button on the top-right\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Toggle on \u201cView in Light Theme.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/google-docs-view-in-light-theme.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap View in light theme\" width=\"500\" height=\"231\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This will switch all documents in Google Docs to its light theme while still keeping the app in dark mode.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve started using Google Docs, you should find out how to view\u00a0recent changes to your documents. While you\u2019re at it, you should also check out how to use voice typing on Google Docs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to See Recent Changes to Your Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides File<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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