New Outlook mode - Light/Dark background setting

Anonymous
2023-05-04T12:42:24+00:00

Where can I find the below setting when I'm in the "New Outlook" mode:

If you prefer, you can disable dark mode so that the message window is always white when using the black theme. The icons to switch dark mode on or off are disabled when you disable dark mode.

  • In Outlook, go to File > Options.
  • On the General page, look for Personalize your copy of Microsoft Office.
  • Set the Office Theme to Black and select the check box next to Never change the message background color.
  • Select OK.

Thx

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-08T12:28:41+00:00

    I agree, it is a deal breaker for me too. I continue with Old Outlook.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-10-08T10:46:48+00:00

    The 'new' Outlook interface does look/feel much cleaner - but the lack of 'grey' theme and option to 'never change background colour' is a deal breaker for me personally.

    I shall be switching back to 'old' Outlook for time being.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-06-13T14:52:06+00:00

    Please bring back the functionality for when in Dark Mode, keep message pain white.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-05-04T13:57:03+00:00

    Hello,

    Good day! Thanks for posting in Microsoft Community. We are happy to help you.

    In New Outlook for Windows, below is the settings for light and dark mode: Open New Outlook for Windows > go to setting wheel > check drop down all options and you can found Dark and light mode option.

    I am providing an official article below regarding new outlook for windows features:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/getting-started-with-the-new-outlook-for-windows-656bb8d9-5a60-49b2-a98b-ba7822bc7627

    Your understanding and co-operation are highly appreciated. I will continue to assist you based on the information you provide.

    We are looking forward to your reply. Thank you for your cooperation.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-05-18T09:47:32+00:00

    Your link tells me I need to log in. Can't see article.

    A post I saw says to include mso style stuff. This is not working -

    <p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10pt;;mso-style-textfill-type:gradient;mso-style-textfill-fill-gradientfill-shadetype:linear;mso-style-textfill-fill-gradientfill-shade-linearshade-angle:5400000; mso-style-textfill-fill-gradientfill-shade-linearshade-fscaled:no;mso-style-textfill-fill-gradientfill-stoplist:"0 #FFFFFF 0 100000,100000 #FFFFFF 0 100000"'>Here is some white text<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

    Above text does not stay white - it turns black when changing to dark mode.

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