How to Enable Dark Mode on Your Mac in 3 Simple Steps
Written by  Daisie Team
Published on 3 min read

Contents

Step 1: Enable Dark Mode

Step 2: Customize Dark Mode

Step 3: Optimize Dark Mode

If you're a fan of dark mode and you own a Mac, you're in luck! In this blog, we'll walk you through how to make Mac dark mode in just three simple steps. Not only will this give your eyes a break, but it also adds a sleek and modern look to your computer. So, let's dive in and transform your Mac into dark mode.

Step 1: Enable Dark Mode

Enabling dark mode on your Mac is a breeze. Just follow these two sub-steps, and you'll be enjoying the dark side in no time.

Access System Preferences

To begin, you'll need to access the System Preferences on your Mac. Here's how:

  1. Click on the Apple menu icon in the top-left corner of your screen.
  2. Select "System Preferences" from the drop-down menu.

Now that you're in System Preferences, it's time to navigate to General Settings:

  1. Locate the "General" icon and click on it.
  2. Find the "Appearance" section—this is where the magic happens!
  3. Select "Dark" from the three options (Light, Dark, and Auto).

And there you have it! Your Mac is now in dark mode. But don't stop here; let's customize it further and optimize it for an even better experience.

Step 2: Customize Dark Mode

Now that you've learned how to make Mac dark mode, it's time to add a personal touch by customizing the accent and highlight colors. Let's get started!

Select Accent Color

Accent colors are used for buttons, checkboxes, and other interactive elements. To choose your preferred accent color, follow these steps:

  1. While still in the General Settings, look for the "Accent color" section.
  2. Click on the color circle that represents your desired accent color.

There you go! You've successfully customized your Mac's accent color in dark mode.

Choose Highlight Color

The highlight color is for selecting text and other items. To choose a highlight color that complements your dark mode experience, follow these simple steps:

  1. Find the "Highlight color" section in the General Settings.
  2. Click on the color circle that represents the color you'd like to use for highlighting.

Voilà! You've now customized your Mac's highlight color in dark mode. But why stop here? Let's move on to step three and optimize your dark mode experience.

Step 3: Optimize Dark Mode

Customizing your Mac's dark mode is just the beginning. To fully optimize your experience and make your Mac's dark mode even more comfortable for your eyes, let's dive into adjusting brightness and using Night Shift.

Adjust Brightness

Depending on your environment and personal preferences, you may want to adjust your screen's brightness for optimal viewing. Here's how you can fine-tune your Mac's brightness:

  1. Click on the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your screen.
  2. Select "System Preferences" and then click on "Displays."
  3. Use the "Brightness" slider to find the perfect level for your eyes and environment.

That's it! You've adjusted your Mac's brightness to suit your needs while using dark mode.

Use Night Shift

Another handy feature to optimize your Mac's dark mode is Night Shift, which reduces blue light and eases eye strain during the evening hours. To enable Night Shift, follow these steps:

  1. From the Apple menu, go to "System Preferences" and click on "Displays."
  2. Select the "Night Shift" tab.
  3. Check the box next to "Schedule" and choose your preferred time range for Night Shift to be active.

And there you have it! Night Shift is now enabled, making your Mac's dark mode even more comfortable for your eyes.

In just three simple steps, you've learned how to make Mac dark mode, customized it to your liking, and optimized it for your comfort and viewing preferences. With these adjustments, dark mode will be a true game-changer for your Mac experience!

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