Windows 10 May 2019 Update introduces a new visual theme called Light Mode. It changes the appearance of elements in the Windows user interface from black and other colors to white. In other words, Light Mode “blooms” Windows 10. It can look very good and some people will prefer it more then the Dark Mode in Windows 10. If you want to know more about Windows 10 Light Mode, how it looks and what effect it has on the interface , how to start or stop it, read this guide:
What is the Light Mode for Windows 10?
Light Mode is a new option found in the latest versions of Windows 10, starting with May 2019 Update. Allows you to change the look of the Windows 10 user interface and applications by changing the default color to white.
What changes are visible when you turn on Light Mode?
In Windows 10, when you turn on Light Mode, most applications found in the operating system change their appearance in white. The most obvious changes are:
• The background color used in applications changes to white or gray
• The background color used in the menus changes to white or gray
• The default text displayed in applications changes to gray or white
Which applications support Windows 10 Light Mode?
The most obvious elements in the user interface that changes to Light Mode are the Taskbar, Start Menu, and Action Center in Windows 10.
The Light Mode works for many Microsoft applications in Windows 10, such as Mail and Calendar, Microsoft Store, Photos, Calculator, and more.
Microsoft Edge does not change because the default theme in this web browser is the Light Mode. A strange thing is that Cortana’s virtual assistant still uses Dark Mode, even if you turn on the Light Mode.
How to Turn on the Light Mode in Windows 10
Open the Settings app in Windows 10. The fastest way is to either click on its Start Menu button or press the Windows + I keys on the keyboard. In the Settings app, click Personalize.
On the left side of the window, go to Colors. On the right side, you’ll find the Choose color list and click on it.
In the list that opens, choose the Light Mode. You can see that this mode is immediately used for the taskbar, making it white. You can also turn on the Transparency effects switch.
If you scroll down, you can also choose the focus color used for the interface elements such as buttons, switches, title bars, window borders, etc. You can choose any color you want, preferably one that fits white.
You can now close the Settings app. The light mode is active and works according to your settings.
How to Disable the Light Mode in Windows 10
To turn off Light Mode, follow the same steps in the previous section of this guide. Then, in the Choose Color list, choose Customize.
Then, choose Dark in the “Choose default Windows mode” section. The default theme in Windows 10 is a mix between the Dark Mode for the operating system and the Light Mode for applications.
Then choose the effects of transparency and accent color, as you wish them to be. When done, close Settings and Light Mode is turned off.
Do you prefer to use Windows 10 in Luminous Mode?
The Light Mode can be a nice visual theme for Windows 10. Some like more than Dark Mode. You can try both of them to see which one you prefer.