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How do I keep word online in lightmode?

Anonymous
2022-10-27T18:08:38+00:00

The browser based word keeps switching to dark mode whenever i open a document. I want to keep word (and all of the microsoft apps) in light mode. How do i do this? Excel doesn't automatically change and i have not checked other apps.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-10-27T18:51:02+00:00

    Dear  tmpham,

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

    As per your description, please let us cooperate and please don’t worry, we can work together to narrow down and resolve the situation.

     It seems only Word online open dark mode in a browser. Please try to click on View tab> and unselect the "Dark mode" to check the outcomes.

    Result:

    Your understanding and patience will be highly appreciated. I hope that you are keeping safe and well!

    Sincerely, 

    Waqas Muhammad

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-10-28T18:43:51+00:00

    My issue isn't turning off dark mode, it's that word online keeps opening in dark mode. I want it to open in light mode only

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  3. Stefan Blom 339.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2022-10-28T22:15:53+00:00

    Does your web browser have dark mode? In that case, you probably have to turn it off in the browser.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-10-28T17:35:34+00:00

    Hi tmpham,

    I'm writing a follow up this case, may I know have you checked my above reply? Feel free to post back if you need further assistance.

    Sincerely, 

    Waqas Muhammad

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