Technology
Changing the Theme in Windows 11 (Dark Mode)
Last modified 4/24/2026
To change the color of apps or the overall theme of Windows
- Navigate to the Personalization window.
- Right click the desktop and click Personalize. (Image 1)
- From here, you can create your own custom theme or select a preset. You can mix and match Wallpapers with different accent colors and also choose between light and dark mode in apps. (Image 2)
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