Google Chat Dark Mode: How to Enable Or Disable It?

Check out the steps to turn on/off dark mode

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Key notes

  • Using Dark Mode for any app is beneficial as it reduces the strain on your eyes and prevents disturbance to the sleep cycle.
  • This guide will show you how to enable or disable Dark Mode on Google Chat.
Google Chat Dark Mode How to Enable Or Disable It
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Since dark mode’s inception in devices, it has always been appreciated because it makes the app interface easier on the eyes and takes off the extra stress. In addition, Google Chat, one of the most widely used chat platforms, now offers the same functionality.

This guide will discuss how to enable and disable Dark Mode on Google Chat. Let’s get started!  

What can I do to enable or disable Dark Mode on Google Chat?

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There are two variants available for Google Chat, a standalone app and a web version. The steps to enable/disable Dark Mode are the same for both.

1. Enable Dark Mode

  1. If you have the Google Chat app, press the Windows key, type Google Chat, and click Open. Else, open the app’s web version.
  2. Locate and click Settings from the top right corner. 
  3. The Chat settings window will appear; scroll to find Theme settings.Dark Mode enabled Google Chat
  4. Click the radio button beside Dark Mode to enable it.
  5. Click Done.

2. Disable Dark Mode

  1. Launch the app or web version of the app.
  2. Navigate to the Settings icon and click on it. 
  3. On the Chat settings window, go to Theme settings.Google Chat Dark mode disabled
  4. Click on the radio button beside Light Mode to disable Dark Mode.
  5. Click Done.

So, these are steps to enable and disable Dark Mode on Google Chat. Turn on this option today so that chatting with your friends and family doesn’t stress your eyes. 

Which theme do you prefer and why? Feel free to tell us in the comments section below.

Loredana Harsana

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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts. Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you'll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.

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