Gmail has a wide variety of features that allow the user to modify many aspects of its interface ; among all these possibilities are also some aesthetic and functional adjustments such as dark mode.
This feature modifies the color palette of the Gmail app and works in both the web version and the mobile app. In addition to the aesthetic appeal of dark mode, it provides numerous benefits for both the user and the lifespan of the mobile phone.
In the following paragraphs we will explain in detail how to activate and configure this simple and versatile feature so that you can get the most out of it, both on your computer and on your mobile device.
What is Gmail's dark mode and what are the most important benefits of using it?
Dark mode is a feature, available on countless websites and apps, that modifies the interface's color palette , changing the traditional white background with black text to a dark background in shades of black, gunmetal gray, and navy blue. The initial goal of this mode was for use in dark environments , aiming to protect the visual health of smartphone users, especially those who spend a lot of time using them.
However, many users of apps that include dark mode have chosen to keep this aesthetic permanently enabled, since in addition to the visual benefits, it significantly improves the apps' appearance. Furthermore, activating dark mode reduces screen brightness , which, on battery-powered devices like laptops and mobile phones, represents a considerable improvement in battery life.
Learn step-by-step how to activate Gmail's dark mode from any of your devices
Gmail is a widely used application on both computers and mobile devices . For computers, it has a web portal with all the necessary management and customization features, while for mobile devices, it has its own dedicated app.
Next, we'll explain step by step how to activate dark mode on both platforms, which will greatly improve the appearance of your inbox, as well as the visibility of your emails:
On Android and iOS
Gmail recently enabled dark mode for its iOS app, so it's now possible to change Gmail's color palette on both iOS and Android with a very simple procedure:
- Opens the application of Gmail.
- Swipe the side menu and scroll down to the section on "Settings"
- Balance about the section “General settings”
- The option "Topics" It will be located at the beginning of the list.
- In the pop-up window You will then see the selection of available themes.
- Choose "Dark".
These instructions will allow you to activate the dark mode interface in Gmail . The background isn't black, as is the case with many other applications, but a fairly dark gray with red accents.
On Windows or MacOS
While Gmail doesn't have a native email client, its online portal offers all the necessary settings . Of course, these options include customizing the interface to enable dark mode. Because the only way to access this portal is through a web browser, the procedure for changing the theme is the same on both Windows and macOS.
To enable dark mode, simply follow these steps:
- Log in on the web portal of Gmail.
- Go to the settings section (presented as a gear shaped icon (top right).
- This will open the tab for “Quick Setup”
- Swipe to the section on "Topics"
- Click on “View all”
- A pop-up window will open with predefined images to set as a background theme.
- Swipe down until you find the solid color blocks and select the color labeled as "Dark"
As an alternative method, we can also access the Gmail themes section through the full settings offered by the interface, as follows:
- Login to Gmail
- Click on the gear icon in the top bar
- A quick settings tab will openAt the top of it you will see the option “View all settings”, click on it.
- On the settings screen You will see all the settings tabs.
- Login to the tab "Topics"
- Click about button “Configure theme”
- In the pop-up window that will open, scroll down to the color blocks section.
- Choose the block labeled as "Dark"
- Click en "Keep".
Unlike its mobile client, the Gmail website can only switch to dark mode by applying a solid color as a base , so if you wish, you have the option to change the settings by selecting a predefined image in dark tones, to give your inbox a more aesthetic touch.
