If an element has a text color defined, it will adjust it to make it contrasted enough either based on the element’s own background, or based on the webmail’s default background color in Dark Mode (a dark #333 grey). If an element has a background color defined, it will adjust it to make it darker. Microsoft checks for any element with a text color or background color defined, may it be with the color or bgcolor HTML attributes or with any of the color, background-color or background CSS properties (either via inline styles or embedded styles). So I inspected the webmail’s code to get a grip of how it actually works. ’s default Dark Mode view (left) and with “lights” turned on (right).Ĭontrary to macOS Mojave’s Dark Mode, ’s Dark Mode does impact HTML emails and changes colors. ’s default interface (left) and with Dark Mode turned on (right).Įach individual email also has a “ Turn on the lights” button to toggle back a white background and the original email on the reading pane only. From Microsoft’s spokesperson announcement: Dark Mode is a more-pleasant way to read your email if you prefer interfaces that are less bright or if you are in a low-light environment.ĭark Mode can be turned on in the Settings menu on the top right of the webmail. Last summer, Microsoft quietly introduced a new feature for its webmail : Dark Mode. What do you think of the new dark mode on the Office apps for macOS? Is this something you were looking forward to? Let us know in the comments.Last summer, Microsoft quietly introduced a new feature for its webmail : Dark Mode. However, that update was pulled due to various issues, so if you weren’t a seeker who went ahead and updated early, you might have to wait for a bit longer to see it in action. The Redmond giant also debuted a dark mode for the File Explorer in the Windows 10 October 2018 update. The Office apps follow suit in receiving the dark mode treatment along with other Microsoft apps such as OneDrive (on macOS), To-Do (on Windows 10) and Outlook on the Web. Office 2019 for Mac, the standalone version of Office that was made available late last month may not receive this feature, as that version is a one-time release and does not receive regular feature updates. The feature will eventually make its way to the wider audience soon. The update is currently out only for those with an Office 365 subscription that are enrolled in the Fast ring of the Office Insiders Program. This should reduce strain on the eyes when the app is being viewed in the night or in dimly lit areas.
The icons do look neat, as they adapt to the theme and are consistent across the ribbon.
Additionally, the build also includes a new ribbon with updated icon styling.
Announced today, build 181029 is heading to Office Insiders in the Fast ring that includes a new dark mode feature for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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