Enable Dark Mode on MacOS in easy steps: Here’s a complete guide

Among many things that Apple's macOS offers is the ability to switch between light, dark and auto mode. While the light mode is the default setting you see or have been seeing on mac since a long time now. Dark mode began making noise on Apple's OS – macOS, iPadOS, iOS, ever since the release of iOS 13 on iPhones, iPads and macOS Mojave on Mac. But, now years and updates later, it looks marvelous!

Cupertino’s tech giant notes that dark mode is super useful for those who read, browse the internet, view presentations, movies, photos and more. It is also said that since most new Macs use Retina display, therefore, keeping the device on dark mode saves battery as well. However, Apple is yet to speak a word on the same officially but the latter is widely believed.

How to turn on dark mode on macOS Ventura or later?

Locate and click on the Apple icon at the top left corner of your home screen.
A dropdown menu will appear. Choose "System Settings" from the options.
In the sidebar of the System Settings window, find and select "Appearance."
Select "Dark" to enable dark mode on your Mac.

How to turn on dark mode on macOS Monterey 12 or earlier?

Click on the Apple icon located at the top left corner of your home screen.
From the dropdown menu, select "System Preferences."
In the System Preferences window, locate and click on the "General" icon.
Within the General settings, look for the "Appearance" section.
Click on the "Dark" option.

Congratulations! You have enabled dark mode on your Mac machine. Now, if you wish to switch back to light mode or enable auto mode, follow the same steps depending on your software version.

FAQs

1. What is the latest version of macOS?
   macOS Ventura is the latest version.
2. When did Apple introduce dark mode to Mac?
   Apple first teased dark mode to Mac in 2018.