Much to the relief of night owls everywhere, Slack has finally released a dark mode for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Here's how to banish the white background, and head over to the dark.
If you're one of the people who have been holding their breath for a dark mode in Slack, it's time for you to breathe a little easier. Slack's HQ team has announced that dark mode has finally made an appearance on the desktop versions of the application.
Mac App Store version. Open the App Store on your computer. Click Updates in the left sidebar. Under Pending, check if there’s an update for Slack. If so, click Update. Direct Download version. Open the Slack app. From your computer’s top menu bar, click the ☰ three lines icon in the top left of the Slack app. Nov 22, 2018 Added a bonus step at the end (on my blog only), for automating the dark theme implementation with a simple double-click. ? Dark mode has arrived for mobile apps. Read it in the Slack.
Sep 12, 2019 To find dark mode in Slack on Mac, click on your name in the left sidebar Preferences Themes. This will show you a quick preview of how everything will.
If you use Slack on your Mac, you can try out dark mode today.
Install Slack Mac
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- Open Slack on your Mac
- Click on your name in the sidebar
- Select preferences
- Select themes
- Select a dark from the theme option
Slack has noted that you must be updated to version 4.0, and that you may need to restart the app a few times before the effects take place. All the old slack sidebar themes remain as well, but have been updated to work better with the new dark mode.
Dark mode is especially useful for those who work in low light or late at night. It is also beneficial to users with certain types of visual impairments.
In March of 2019, Slack released a dark mode for their iOS and Android apps, but tweeted 'Dark mode isn't available on our desktop app right now, but we're working on it. Stay tuned for a brighter, darker future.'
Six months later, Slack has finally given users the option to opt in to dark mode, should they want it. Responses from the community trend overwhelmingly positive.
SO! Finally! Here we have it: For those who need it, who want it, who have asked for it or who could just use it occasionally — dark mode is now available on the desktop app as well as mobile, for everyone. Read more: https://t.co/2KXjYlDWkUpic.twitter.com/OKZ0NfqybK
— Slack *does* have dark mode now, yes indeed. (@SlackHQ) September 12, 2019Slack has also stated that in the near future users will be able to set Slack to comply with operating settings by clicking 'sync with OS settings,' but wished to roll out the dark mode update as soon as possible.
Dark Theme Slack Mac App 2017
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