Use a light or dark appearance on your Mac — by Apple Support
Explains how to set the menu bar, Dock, windows and built-in apps to a light or dark look, or let the Mac switch automatically. The Auto option follows the Night Shift schedule.
Quick steps
- Open System Settings
- Select Appearance in the sidebar
- Choose Light, Dark or Auto
Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.
Source: Use a light or dark appearance on your Mac by Apple Support. Licence: Link only (©).
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- 2026-11-02
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- 2026-11-02
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