The dark interface is a modality of the MacOS Mojave, which allows the user to completely change the tone or color of all programs , it is also known as the way to invert the shades or colors of the system. This, is widely used by users who are night readers (this does not mean that it is your case).
This function became very famous with the new version of MacOS 10.14 Mojave which was released on September 24, 2018. Although it is a tool that seems new, it is not, since this it can be done (but in a different way) also in a MacOS Sierra. So if you are here it is because you are interested in activating this function in your system .
The process is very simple, in addition it is located in the system preferences and does not need to scrutinize the system much. Today you will learn to activate this function with us , so we recommend that you continue reading until you reach your goal. And don’t forget to recommend us to your classmates or friends.
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Steps to enable and set the dark mode on your MacOS
Activating the dark mode on your MacOS is really a very simple process , so we will explain step by step with details what you have to do and do not stay without enjoying this mode.
- To start you need to open the “System Preferences” menu. To do so, click on the apple icon (Apple) on the desktop to the left of the menu bar.
- Immediately will open a list of options and click on “ System Preferences” , in this way you will enter the operating system settings.
- In the «System Preferences» window you can see several options that you can configure your Mac. Among those options you select where it says «General», already that in this option are functions and tools to configure the general design aspects of MacOS.
- Once this option is open, you will see within it two available interface modes, one of “Sure” and the other of “Dark”, located at “Aspect” side. When you see this press on the second option and automatically all your MacOS will change the colors of its interface.
If you see that you don’t like this aspect you can reverse the process with the same procedure, but this time by clicking on the Claro option.
How to activate the «Night Shift» function on a Mac without macOS Mojave ?
Apple introduced the Night Shift function on MacOS , which allows you to change the System interface. Although many think they can only activate it for MacOS Mojave, we tell you that you can also activate it on your MacOS Sierra. Follow the steps we leave below so you know more about how to activate this mode.
- Select the Apple icon located in the menu bar, in its list select the option of « System Preferences» .
- To continue, click on the permittedSpecially screen.
- At the top select the “Night Shift” tab, being there look in the drop-down list located next to the schedule, the option of putting « Exit the Sun » and also select the ” Activate until dawn “box.
- If you want it too you can program the hours , to order the moment you want it to be activated.
- There you will see an option to adjust the « Color temperature »and so you can choose the warmest tones, or the most adaptable to you.
Other of the functions that you have allowed is to be able to darken the menu and the Dock of your MacOS Sierra , this is a novelty that was observed for the first time in the version of OS X El Capitan. Certainly only the changes are applied to the toolbar, where the drop-down lists (drop-down menus) will be dark and the Dock will remain translucent but a little darker.
If you want to activate it, you must follow all the steps we leave below:
- Like the other steps you need to open the «Preferences System system.
- Now open look for the option that says General and selects the option of «Use menu bar and Docs. Dark ». In our case it is in English and the option says « Use menu bar and dark Dock ».
If you want to return as it was before , you just have to repeat the process but in this case unchecking this box. This way you can activate or deactivate the dark mode of your MacOS Mojave and Sierra in a simple way. We hope you found this information very useful.