How to turn on Dark Mode in Slack
Dark Mode inverts system colours, reducing strain on battery life and on your eyes. It also looks pretty cool. The customisation option has now been added to Slack’s mobile apps for Android and iPhone. Here’s how to turn it on.
The new feature has only just begun rolling out, so some Android users won’t see this option just yet.
If you can’t see the Dark Mode setting (it should be below Advanced) ensure you are running the latest version of Slack:
If no update is available and you want Dark Mode now, you can opt to install the beta version of Slack:
The update may take a while to appear, but when it does you should install this to gain access to the Dark Mode setting.
To revert to the standard version of Slack just uninstall the app and reinstall the public version via Google Play.
Also see:How to use Dark Mode in Windows 10
Author: Marie Black, Editorial Director, International
Marie is Editorial Director at Foundry. A Journalism graduate from the London College of Printing, she’s worked in tech media for almost 20 years, covering all types of consumer tech from smartphones and their accessories to smart home gear. These days she manages our international editorial teams and leads on content strategy, having witnessed first-hand Foundry’s transition from print, to digital, to online - and beyond.
