{"id":11630,"date":"2022-07-14T06:30:31","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T06:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=11630"},"modified":"2022-07-14T06:30:31","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T06:30:31","slug":"how-to-put-facebook-in-dark-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-put-facebook-in-dark-mode","title":{"rendered":"How to Put Facebook in Dark Mode"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a7227c609572\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a7227c609572\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a7227c609572\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-put-facebook-in-dark-mode\/#How_to_Put_Facebook_in_Dark_Mode\" title=\"How to Put Facebook in Dark Mode\">How to Put Facebook in Dark Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-put-facebook-in-dark-mode\/#Enabling_dark_mode_on_Facebook\" title=\"Enabling dark mode on Facebook\">Enabling dark mode on Facebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-put-facebook-in-dark-mode\/#Benefits_of_dark_mode\" title=\"Benefits of dark mode\">Benefits of dark mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-put-facebook-in-dark-mode\/#Reducing_battery_usage\" title=\"Reducing battery usage\">Reducing battery usage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-put-facebook-in-dark-mode\/#Reducing_strain_on_the_eyes\" title=\"Reducing strain on the eyes\">Reducing strain on the eyes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Put_Facebook_in_Dark_Mode\"><\/span>How to Put Facebook in Dark Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/ISCCAdC.png\" alt=\"how to put facebook in dark mode\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you are concerned about the battery usage or strain on your eyes, you can turn on dark mode on Facebook. The switch is easy: all you have to do is tap the little radio button next to the settings. Facebook will then automatically adjust the display to dark mode based on your location. Note that switching from light mode to dark mode affects your entire Facebook environment &#8211; every profile, page, and group will be dark.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enabling_dark_mode_on_Facebook\"><\/span>Enabling dark mode on Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Facebook offers dark mode on both its mobile and desktop applications. You can enable it by following these simple steps. First, log in to your Facebook account. Click on the down arrow beside the three horizontal lines that make up the Facebook home page. Then, click on Settings &amp; Privacy. This will open a dropdown menu of options. Look for Display Preferences. After selecting this option, click on Dark Mode.<\/p>\n<p>To enable dark mode on Facebook, simply log into your account on your mobile device and click on the menu. The application will switch from its default white background to a dark one. This feature will also change the fonts on your mobile device from black to white. All other colors will stay the same. This new feature is available on both iOS and Android devices. Just be sure to update your Facebook app to the latest version to take advantage of dark mode.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_dark_mode\"><\/span>Benefits of dark mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Facebook offers a variety of features to enhance the visual experience, one feature that can help users sleep better is the use of Facebook dark mode. Using this option will make the interface look more beautiful and reduce battery consumption, reports Screenrant. Facebook is testing dark mode for mobile applications, but it&#8217;s not available on the social network&#8217;s mobile apps just yet. For now, the feature is available for Messenger. However, Facebook is still experimenting with how best to incorporate dark mode into Messenger.<\/p>\n<p>A dark background will lower the battery draw on a mobile device. A dark background reduces eye strain by eliminating the bright white backdrop. Furthermore, a dark background reduces battery consumption since less energy is required to display light. Additionally, dark backgrounds use fewer lights, so using Facebook on a dark screen will save battery life. While using Facebook, make sure to update the app if you don&#8217;t already. It&#8217;s easy to switch to dark mode in your browser, and once you do, you&#8217;ll see the benefits!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reducing_battery_usage\"><\/span>Reducing battery usage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few different ways to reduce the battery usage on Facebook. First, turn on dark mode. Facebook has an option in its settings to switch to this mode automatically, or you can manually activate it. Dark mode will change the entire Facebook environment, including every page, profile, group, and Messenger. Here are the steps to enable dark mode. But before you do that, make sure that you are logged into the proper Facebook account.<\/p>\n<p>While the settings you use to change the brightness of your smartphone will affect battery life, you can also set the brightness level to be less than half. For iOS and Android users, activating Dark Mode is a snap. Some phones even let you schedule the switch. This simple trick should help you extend your battery life on your smartphone. It will help you stay informed on battery life when using Facebook. While you&#8217;re at it, you can also switch between dark and light modes when you&#8217;re using your smartphone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reducing_strain_on_the_eyes\"><\/span>Reducing strain on the eyes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Earlier this year, Facebook introduced its new desktop design. This included a dark mode. However, it wasn&#8217;t available to everyone until October 2020. To activate the dark mode, users need to first go to their display settings. From there, they can toggle it on or off. The new design reduces blue light, which can cause strain on the eyes and sleep. Facebook recommends users turn on dark mode to make their browsing experience more comfortable and easier on the eyes.<\/p>\n<p>The benefits of dark mode for viewing Facebook are numerous. Though it may feel less strain on the eyes, it isn&#8217;t likely to prevent eye strain symptoms. While the dark theme reduces the amount of blue light on the screen, it doesn&#8217;t necessarily help the eyesight of users with poor vision. It can make text appear washed out in bright light, causing eye fatigue. Furthermore, reading long pieces of content in dark mode can be harder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Put Facebook in Dark Mode If you are concerned about the battery usage or strain on your eyes, you can turn on dark mode on Facebook. The switch is easy: all you have to do is tap the little radio button next to the settings. 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