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How To Use Dark Mode On Skype

Last Updated: September 15, 2022

Do you want to customize how the Skype app appears on your device? Do you want to use a different theme from the default light mode? In any case, you can opt to use dark mode on the app whether you’re on your phone or computer. Check our quick guide below, and we’ll show you how.

Tutorial

The Skype mobile and desktop app use a light theme by default. However, we understand that some of you prefer to use a darker-colored app appearance that’s more pleasing to the eyes at night.

Thankfully, you have the option to change the theme of your Skype app. You can change it depending on your device’s theme or use the dark mode directly. Here’s our guide about changing the theme on Skype.

How to change the theme color on Skype

If you want to change the appearance of your Skype app, you can change the theme of the app. Instead of using the default light mode, you can switch to a darker theme that’s more pleasing to the eyes at night.

You can use dark mode whether you’re using the Skype desktop or mobile app. In our tutorials below, we’ll show you how to do it from both apps.

On your computer:

  1. Open the Skype desktop app and sign in to your account.
  2. Click your profile icon on the top left corner of the app and select “Settings” from the menu.

  3. Head to the Appearance tab.

  4. Select the Dark option under the Modes section.

That’s how you use dark mode on the Skype desktop app. You’ll need to update your appearance settings on the mobile app to use dark mode on your phone as well.

On your phone:

  1. Launch the Skype app from your home screen or app drawer and sign in to your account.
  2. Tap your profile icon at the top of the chats list and select “Settings” from the menu.

  3. Head to your Appearance options.

  4. Select the “Dark” option under the Modes section.

That’s how you change the theme from the Skype mobile app. You can explore the other options on the Appearance tab to further customize how the app looks on your end.

To wrap things up

Now that you know how to change the theme on Skype, you can now customize how the app looks on your device. You can also explore the different chat colors to find the combination that suits you best.

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