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.

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  1. 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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  2. Anonymous
    2023-05-04T14:32:36+00:00

    I guess there is no option for "Never change the message background color."?

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-05-07T01:22:53+00:00

    You didn't answer his actual question. We want both want the new Outlook to use the Dark Theme, but we ALSO want the message area to NOT use Dark Theme. In the old Outlook, there was an option for "Never change the background color." This did exactly what we want. The new Outlook doesn't seem to have this option.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-05-09T11:26:01+00:00

    You didn't answer his actual question. We want both want the new Outlook to use the Dark Theme, but we ALSO want the message area to NOT use Dark Theme. In the old Outlook, there was an option for "Never change the background color." This did exactly what we want. The new Outlook doesn't seem to have this option.

    I echo this as well. This feels like a step backwards. There should be a way to keep the message area "white" while the rest of the application honors the system light/dark settings.

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