- you can set dark mode in gmail on desktop or if you have an android.
- however, those with an iphone will need to check their device settings, not the gmail app .
- android users also have that option, if they want everything to be in dark mode on their phone.
If you stare at screens all day, the bright light can be a bit irritating to your eyes. switching to dark mode can help combat the problem and can even help conserve battery. for gmail users, there are several options to do this. but the method you’ll use will depend on the device you’re using.
for example, if you have an iphone, you no longer have the option to use dark mode in the gmail app. but there is a workaround that you can use to get the dark mode effect from your device’s system settings. but those on android or desktop can access the dark mode option through the themes menu in the app itself.
Here’s how to do it all.
how to enable gmail dark mode on desktop
1. open gmail and sign in, if necessary.
2. Click the gear-shaped settings icon, located in the upper right corner of the screen.
3. Next to theme, choose see all.
4. scroll down and select the dark theme.
5. press save.
almost everything will appear in dark mode. but the compose window for new emails will still appear with a white background.
quick tip: you can change all of google chrome to dark mode by updating your device settings or downloading an extension.
how to enable gmail dark mode on iphone and ipad
if you have ios 13 and above, you can no longer switch your gmail app to dark mode via the themes menu.
but you can enable dark mode through your device settings by going to your settings app, then choosing display & brightness and selecting dark.
how to enable gmail dark mode on android
this will only work if you have android version q or later:
1. Open the gmail app and sign in to your account, if necessary.
2. tap the three horizontal lines icon in the upper left corner of the screen.
3. From the pop-up menu, scroll down and select settings.
4. choose general settings.
5. At the top of the general settings page, tap theme.
6. select dark.
quick tip: if your device’s system settings are set to dark mode, then the gmail app should also turn off automatically. you can set it by going to your settings app and selecting display followed by dark.