We’ll learn how to change OneNote to Dark Mode today. In addition to the dark mode many applications offer, Microsoft OneNote can switch to a dark mode. In this lesson, Let’s start by learning how to change OneNote to Dark Mode.
Benefits of Dark Mode in OneNote?
Since dark mode shields your eyes when taking notes, it’s typically employed to create a comfortable experience. When utilizing devices, some individuals prefer to use a black theme. You might also need to switch OneNote to dark mode. Read the following article to learn how to change OneNote from a bright theme to a dark mode if you would also like to do so.
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How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode
We will go over three different scenarios for setting OneNote to dark mode in this lesson on how to change OneNote to dark mode.
- Change OneNote to Dark Mode Using the Switch Background Option
- Change OneNote to Dark Mode Through changing the theme
- Change OneNote to Dark Mode in the Mobile Application
Change OneNote to Dark Mode Using the Switch Background Option
Microsoft OneNote has a feature called “Switch Background” on the View tab of the menu bar that allows you to change the background of your notebook between light and dark. We’ll look at how to use the Switch Background option in OneNote to switch to dark mode.
Step 1>
Once the notebook has been opened in OneNote, select the “View” tab from the menu bar, as indicated in the screenshot below.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-1.png)
Step 2>
There is a “Switch Background” option in the toolbar of the View tab. If it is not visible, click the three dots option, as shown below, to bring up the drop-down menu with the “Switch Background” option.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-2.png)
Step 3>
Your notebook cover will change to dark mode when you select this Switch wallpaper option, just as I have done in the example below with the OneNote notebook background.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-3.png)
Note: Using the above method will only cause OneNote to switch to a dark background for pages.
Change OneNote to Dark Mode Through changing the theme
You will need to change Microsoft OneNote’s theme if you wish to switch the program’s complete layout to dark mode. The instructions for switching the theme and putting OneNote in dark mode are listed below.
Step 1>
You must select the File tab from the menu bar in the window’s upper right corner to change OneNote’s overall theme to dark, as explained below.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-11.png)
Step 2>
Upon selecting the File tab, a new window will open with several tabs located on the left side of the screen, including the “Accounts” tab. To open it, click on it.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-12.png)
Step 3>
To quickly switch OneNote to dark mode, navigate to the “Accounts” tab and look for the “Office Theme“. This part has a small drop-down selection, as shown in the below image.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-13.png)
Step 4>
When you click on this drop-down menu, a tiny drop-down menu will appear with a variety of themes. Since we need to convert to dark mode, we will choose the “Dark Grey” theme here, which is what I have chosen below.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-14.png)
Step 5>
Return to the OneNote notebook’s Home tab, and you will notice that OneNote is now in dark mode, as also shown in the image that follows.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-15.png)
Change OneNote to Dark Mode in the Mobile Application
The mobile edition of Microsoft OneNote is not the same as the desktop version when it comes to use, so if you’re looking for a way to switch OneNote to dark mode on your phone, try these steps.
Step 1>
On your mobile device, when you open Microsoft OneNote, a Profile symbol will show up in the upper left corner.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-21.png)
Step 2>
When you click on that profile icon, a side panel with many OneNote-related options will appear on the left side of the screen. Select the “Settings” option, which is indicated below.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-22-1.png)
Step 3>
Once Microsoft OneNote settings are open on your mobile device, select “Theme” by scrolling down the menu. To switch the theme in OneNote mobile, click on it.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-23.png)
Step 4>
The following options will appear in front of you when you click on this Theme option: Light, Dark, and Default. We will choose the “Dark” option in the following example since we need to switch OneNote to Dark mode at this point.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-24.png)
Step 5>
A pop-up window asking you to restart the program will appear as you choose the theme; click the “Yes” button if you know that you want to change the theme and restart the app right away.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-25.png)
Step 6>
The result is in front of you; when you select the “Yes” option, OneNote will go into dark mode and your program will flicker.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-26.png)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I turn off Dark mode in OneNote?
You can follow the instructions to change OneNote back to other bright themes, for example, if someone else sets it to dark mode and you need to get more familiar with it.
Step 1>
Simply click the “Switch Background” button to return the background to light and disable the dark mode in Microsoft OneNote if you just changed it from the View tab.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-31.png)
Step 2>
If OneNote’s theme has been completely changed to dark, select the File tab from the menu bar, then select the “Account” tab. Here, you will see the “Office Theme” part of the menu, as indicated in the image below.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-32.png)
Step 3>
OneNote is currently set to the Black theme; click on it to open it, and then choose any other theme—like white or colorful—to disable the Dark mode, as I have done below.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-33.png)
Step 4>
The results below show what happens when you choose the “Colorful” theme in OneNote; the dark mode will automatically switch off and the layout will change to a colorful display.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-34.png)
How to change the page color in OneNote?
The working area in Microsoft OneNote is located on the Notebook page. This page is white by default, but you can change its color while working on it by using the OneNote page color feature. The procedures for changing the color of a page in OneNote are listed below.
Step 1>
If you are in Microsoft OneNote’s Home tab, select the “View” tab from the menu bar by following the instructions shown in the screenshot below.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-41.png)
Step 2>
The “Page color” option, which lets you quickly change OneNote’s page color, is one of the several options related to the View tab that are shown when you activate it in the toolbar.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-42.png)
Step 3>
You can choose from a variety of colors when you click on the “Page color” option. If you’d like additional colors, you can also click on the “More colors” option.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-43.png)
Step 4>
For your OneNote page, you can choose from hundreds of colors here and change them to suit your needs. To establish the chosen color for your page, just click the “OK” button after making your selection.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-44.png)
Step 5>
You can see the result in the picture below. Since we chose to make our notebook page black, the page has been turned black.
![How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode How to Change OneNote to Dark Mode](https://officechaser.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/How-to-Change-OneNote-to-Dark-Mode-45.png)
Conclusion
Now that you are aware of how to change OneNote to dark mode on both desktop and mobile devices, perhaps the information above has been useful to you. For more amazing tips, tutorials, and guides keep learning with Office Chaser.