---
title: "Microsoft Word update features a ''Darker Mode\""  
description: "Microsoft Word is working on a feature that would be loved by Dark lovers or the people who like to work on fully dark mode."  
author: "Saddiya  Anwar"  
published: 2021-02-12  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/365/microsoft-word-update-features-a-darker-mode  
category: "technology"  
tags: ["ms office", "technology", "technology news", "tech", "tech companies"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

---

# Microsoft Word update features a ''Darker Mode"

**Microsoft Word** is working on a [feature](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12788/how-to-boost-sales-using-magento-2-checkout-feature) that would be loved by **Dark lovers** or the people who like to work on fully [dark mode](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/337618/how-to-implement-dark-mode-in-your-web-application). In [simple terms](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/161510/explain-the-bias-variance-tradeoff-in-simple-terms), it would be a darker dark mode for the **Word Documents.**

![Microsoft Word update features a](https://www.mindstick.com/usernews/595722/13cd760b-1377-4213-a2ee-6e2873347bf1/images/e3292965-bcc6-4150-b909-3d4d2ee086de.jpeg)**\**

According to the gathered information, the [software](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/311636/best-freelancing-websites-to-get-software-development-services) creator is working on an update to **[MS Word](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/23166/preview-ms-word-excel-powerpoint-document-in-browser)** that will give a dark tone to an entire canvas whereas, the current dark mode feature modifies the ribbon and toolbars, but the canvas remains white.

![Microsoft Word update features a](https://www.mindstick.com/usernews/595722/13cd760b-1377-4213-a2ee-6e2873347bf1/images/1559b606-7780-44ae-a0bf-8a611107601f.jpeg)\

Program [manager](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13000/perks-of-implementing-a-quotation-manager) of [**Microsoft's**](https://www.mindstick.com/DeveloperSection/Search?s=microsoft&type=news) Word team Ali Forelli informed that, "***This has been a long-requested feature from many of Office Insiders and we're excited to make it happen**."* *He also added, "**With Dark mode, you'll notice that the previously white page color is now a dark grey/black***." The update will adjust the colors in a [document](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/328642/what-to-consider-while-choosing-a-software-documentation-tool) when the canvas will change. Reds, blues, yellows, and other bright colors will have a slight shift to mute the overall effect of the color palette" and match the dark background.

![Microsoft Word update features a](https://www.mindstick.com/usernews/595722/13cd760b-1377-4213-a2ee-6e2873347bf1/images/8ea9c746-c142-47ee-b127-990a1cace6aa.jpeg)\

The new **dark mode update** is like that of what is constituted by OneNote, which has [options](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/43878/making-the-best-use-of-the-options-trade-ideas) to change a dark canvas into a light one and vice-versa. **Updated Word** will have a **Switch Modes button** in its ribbon to switch to dark and light canvas, and the user can also permanently disable the dark canvas on the updated version.

**Read More:** [**Apple's collaboration with TSMC to revamp AR glasses**](https://www.mindstick.com/news/362/apple-s-collaboration-with-tsmc-to-revamp-ar-glasses)

---

Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/news/365/microsoft-word-update-features-a-darker-mode

Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.