You canpersonalize the color or accent color forwindow title bars and borders, the Start button, orthe taskbar.
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The Dark mode hascolors that are designed to work well in a low-lit environment. This option is forthe Start menu, taskbar, and action center.
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The Light modeis designed to workwell during daylight hours. If you choose this option,you’ll be able to show an accent color for window title bars and borders.
Note:The Light modedoesn't personalize the color of the Start menu, taskbar, and action center (that option is only available for Dark and Custom modes).
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The Custom mode gives you optionsbetween Light and Dark. You can choose an accent color, or have Windows select one (the accent color will provide a contrast with, or match, your wallpaper and Windows color). This option is forthe Start menu, taskbar, and action center.You can also show an accent color for window title bars (the horizontal bar at the top of a window) and borders. You can play around with the colors and modes to see which ones work best for you.
Change colors in Light mode
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Select Start > Settings.
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Select Personalization > Colors.
Open Colors setting -
In the list forChoose your mode, select Light.
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Expand theAccent colorsection, then:
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To have Windows automatically pick an accent color, select Automatic.
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To manually select an accent color, select one under Recent colors or Windows colors, or select View colors (next toCustom colors) for an even more detailed option.
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Change colors in Dark mode
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Select Start > Settings.
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Select Personalization> Colors.
Open Colors setting -
In the list for Choose your mode, select Dark.
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Expand theAccent colorsection, then:
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To have Windows automatically pick an accent color, select Automatic.
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To manually select an accent color, select Manual, then select the list to the rightand select a colorunder Recent colors or Windows colors, or select View colors (next toCustom colors) for an even more detailed option.
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Scroll down and select the toggle forShow accent color on Start and taskbar and Show accent colors on tile bars and windows bordersto turn them on or off, as desired.
Change colors in Custom mode
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Select Start > Settings.
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Select Personalization > Colors.
Open Colors setting -
In the list for Choose your mode, select Custom.
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In the list forChoose your default Windows mode, select Light orDark.
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In the list for Choose your default app mode, select Light or Dark.
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Expand theAccent colorsection, then:
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To have Windows automatically pick an accent color, select Automatic.
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To manually select an accent color, select Manual, then select the list to the rightand select a colorunder Recent colors or Windows colors, or select View colors (next toCustom colors) for an even more detailed option.
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Scroll down and select the toggle forShow accent color on Start and taskbar and Show accent colors on tile bars and windows bordersto turn them on or off, as desired.
You canpersonalize the color or accent color forwindow title bars and borders, the Start button, orthe taskbar.
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The Dark mode hascolors that are designed to work well in a low-lit environment. This option is forthe Start menu, taskbar, and action center.
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The Light modeis designed to workwell during daylight hours. If you choose this option,you’ll be able to show an accent color for window title bars and borders.
Note:The Light modedoesn't personalize the color of the Start menu, taskbar, and action center (that option is only available for Dark and Custom modes).
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The Custom mode gives you optionsbetween Light and Dark. You can choose an accent color, or have Windows select one (the accent color will provide a contrast with, or match, your wallpaper and Windows color). This option is forthe Start menu, taskbar, and action center.You can also show an accent color for window title bars (the horizontal bar at the top of a window) and borders. You can play around with the colors and modes to see which ones work best for you.
Change colors in Light mode
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Select Start > Settings .
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Select Personalization > Colors.
Open Colors setting -
Under Choose your color, select Light.
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To manually select an accent color, choose one under Recent colors or Windows colors, or select Custom color for an even more detailed option. Or select the Automatically pick an accent color from my background box to have Windows select the color. The accent color you choose will help offset and complement the Light mode.
Change colors in Dark mode
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Select Start > Settings.
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Select Personalization > Colors.
Open Colors setting -
Under Choose your color, select Dark.
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To manually select an accent color, choose one under Recent colors or Windows colors, or select Custom color for an even more detailed option. Or select the Automatically pick an accent color from my backgroundbox to have Windows select the color.The accent color will help offset and complement the Dark mode.
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Under Show accent color on the following surfaces, select the Start, taskbar, and action centerbox and theTitle bars and window borders box.
Change colors in Custom mode
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Select Start > Settings .
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Select Personalization > Colors.
Open Colors setting -
Under Choose your color, select Custom.
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Under Choose your default Windows mode, select Dark.
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Under Choose your default app mode, select Light or Dark.
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To manually select an accent color, choose one under Recent colors or Windows colors, or select Custom color for an even more detailed option. Or select the Automatically pick an accent color from my backgroundbox to have Windows select the color. The accent color will help offset and complement the Custom mode.
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Under Show accent color on the following surfaces, select the Start, taskbar, and action centerbox and theTitle bars and window bordersbox.
