Updated August 2026
Reviewed by the Night Eye team, developers of dark mode extensions for Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox.
Microsoft Teams has a built-in dark theme on desktop, the web, Android, iPhone, and iPad. On desktop, open Settings and more → Settings → Appearance, then select Dark under Theme.
You do not need a browser extension to darken the Teams interface. You can also choose Follow operating system theme if you want Teams to match the appearance of Windows or macOS.
The labels can vary slightly between Teams for work or school and Teams Free. The instructions below cover the desktop app, the web version, Android, iPhone, and iPad.
Microsoft Teams dark mode: quick answer
| Platform or task | Where to change the theme |
|---|---|
| Windows or Mac app | Settings and more → Settings → Appearance → Dark |
| Teams on the web | Settings and more → Settings → Appearance → Dark |
| Android | Profile picture → Settings → Appearance → Dark → Restart |
| iPhone or iPad | Profile picture → Settings → Appearance → Dark → Restart |
| Meetings and calls | Appearance → Always use dark theme for meetings and calls, where available |
| Return to light mode | Appearance → Light, or Follow operating system theme with the device set to Light |
Table of contents
- Microsoft Teams dark mode: quick answer
- Does Microsoft Teams have dark mode?
- How to turn on Teams dark mode on Windows or Mac
- How to enable dark mode in Teams on the web
- How to make Teams follow Windows 11 or macOS
- How to turn on Microsoft Teams dark mode on Android
- How to turn on Microsoft Teams dark mode on iPhone or iPad
- How to keep Teams meetings and calls dark
- How to switch Teams from dark to light mode
- Why is Teams black when you did not enable dark mode?
- Microsoft Teams dark mode troubleshooting
- Microsoft Teams dark mode FAQ
- Keep the rest of your browser dark
- Related dark mode guides
Does Microsoft Teams have dark mode?
Yes. Microsoft Teams has a built-in dark theme on desktop, the web, Android, and iOS. Supported versions can also follow the appearance setting of your operating system.
Teams Free on desktop currently offers Follow operating system theme, Light, Dark, and High Contrast. Mobile Teams Free offers Light, Dark, and System Default. Your available choices may differ slightly by account type, app version, or organization policy.
How to turn on Teams dark mode on Windows or Mac
- Open Microsoft Teams.
- Select Settings and more beside your profile picture.
- Select Settings.
- Open Appearance.
- Under Theme, select Dark.
The interface should change as soon as you select the theme. You can return to the same menu to choose Follow operating system theme, Light, or High Contrast.
If Dark is unavailable while the Classic theme is selected in Teams Free, switch to System Default first and then select Dark. Microsoft documents the current choices in its Teams appearance instructions.
How to enable dark mode in Teams on the web
- Open Teams in your browser and sign in.
- Select Settings and more beside your profile picture.
- Open Settings → Appearance.
- Under Theme, select Dark.
Changing only your browser toolbar or operating-system color does not necessarily change the Teams website. Select Dark inside Teams, or choose Follow operating system theme when that option is available.
How to make Teams follow Windows 11 or macOS
Use the system option when you want Teams to switch with the rest of your device:
- In Teams, open Settings and more → Settings → Appearance.
- Under Theme, select Follow operating system theme.
- On Windows 11, open Settings → Personalization → Colors, then set Choose your mode to Dark.
- On macOS, open System Settings → Appearance, then select Dark.
- Restart Teams if its appearance does not update.
A manually selected Teams theme takes priority. If Teams stays light while your device is dark, confirm that Follow operating system theme is selected rather than Light.
How to turn on Microsoft Teams dark mode on Android
Microsoft currently documents these steps for Teams Free on mobile:
- Open the Microsoft Teams app.
- Tap your profile picture.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Appearance.
- Select Dark.
- Select Restart to reopen Teams with the new theme.
If you use a work or school account, the labels may differ by app version or organization. Look for Appearance, Theme, or a system-theme option in Settings, and update Teams if the setting is missing.
How to turn on Microsoft Teams dark mode on iPhone or iPad
- Open the Microsoft Teams app.
- Tap your profile picture.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Appearance.
- Select Dark.
- Select Restart so Teams can apply the change.
Choose System Default instead if you want Teams Free to follow the iOS or iPadOS appearance. Work and school versions may show slightly different labels.
How to keep Teams meetings and calls dark
The main Theme setting controls the Teams interface. Teams Free on desktop also provides a separate control for meeting and call windows:
- Open Settings and more → Settings → Appearance.
- Turn on Always use dark theme for meetings and calls.
This option may not appear in every Teams edition. It changes the meeting and call interface; it does not add a black camera background or video effect. Microsoft meeting themes are also a separate feature.
How to switch Teams from dark to light mode
- Open Settings and more → Settings → Appearance.
- Under Theme, select Light.
- If Teams returns to dark mode, check whether Follow operating system theme is selected and whether Windows or macOS is set to Dark.
On Teams Free for Android, iPhone, or iPad, choose Light under Appearance and select Restart.
Why is Teams black when you did not enable dark mode?
A black Teams screen does not always mean you manually selected Dark. Check these common causes:
- Teams follows your device: Follow operating system theme or System Default is selected while Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS uses dark mode.
- Dark was selected in Teams: Open Appearance and change the Theme to Light.
- Only meetings and calls are dark: Turn off Always use dark theme for meetings and calls, where available.
- A browser extension changes the website: Disable the color-changing extension for Teams or set the site to its normal mode.
- Only the video background is black: A meeting background or video effect is separate from the Teams interface theme.
Microsoft Teams dark mode troubleshooting
| Problem | What to check |
|---|---|
| The Appearance setting is missing | Update Teams, confirm which Teams edition and account you use, and check whether your organization manages the setting. |
| Teams remains light after selecting Dark | Restart the desktop or mobile app. On the web, reload the page and confirm Dark is still selected. |
| Teams returns to light mode | Check whether Follow operating system theme or System Default is selected and review the device appearance setting. |
| Desktop and web show different themes | Open Appearance in each version and set the theme there. |
| Meetings remain light | Turn on Always use dark theme for meetings and calls if your Teams edition provides it. |
| Teams does not follow Windows 11 or macOS | Select Follow operating system theme, verify the device is set to Dark, and restart Teams. |
| Colors look wrong in the web version | Temporarily disable browser color filters. Night Eye users can put Teams in Normal mode or exclude the site. |
| An embedded app or shared file stays light | The embedded content may use its own appearance setting even when the Teams shell is dark. |
Microsoft Teams dark mode FAQ
Does Microsoft Teams have dark mode?
Yes. Teams includes a built-in dark theme on desktop, the web, Android, iPhone, and iPad.
How do I change Microsoft Teams to dark mode?
On desktop or the web, open Settings and more → Settings → Appearance, then select Dark under Theme.
Can Teams follow the Windows 11 theme?
Yes. Choose Follow operating system theme in Teams, then set Windows 11 to Dark under Settings → Personalization → Colors.
Does Teams dark mode work on the web?
Yes. Open the Teams settings in your browser and choose Dark under Appearance. A dark browser toolbar alone may not change the Teams interface.
How do I make Teams meetings dark?
Teams Free on desktop includes an Always use dark theme for meetings and calls option under Appearance. Availability can vary by Teams edition.
How do I change Teams from dark to light mode?
Open Appearance and select Light. If Teams follows the operating system, change the device appearance or select Light directly in Teams.
Why does Teams have a black background?
Teams may be using its Dark theme, following your device setting, or applying the meeting-and-call dark option. A browser extension or meeting background can also change only part of what you see.
Do I need a browser extension for Teams dark mode?
No. Teams has its own dark theme. A browser extension is useful for other websites in your workflow that do not offer a built-in dark mode.
Keep the rest of your browser dark
Teams can handle its own appearance, but other work websites may still open with bright backgrounds. Night Eye applies a customizable dark mode across supported websites in your browser.
You can adjust contrast, brightness, saturation, dimming, and blue light; schedule dark mode; and choose which sites Night Eye changes. Processing happens locally, and Night Eye does not collect your browsing history.
