Message Background Dark Mode

Hello justmere,

Based on the version you have shared it seems you are using Classic Outlook.

If it is Outlook Classic go :

1.  select File, then select Office Account.

2. Under Office Theme, select Black.

3. Select the back and your outlook background will be in black mode

I have office theme already set to black. The problem is that the message body is black text on white background even when set to plain text mode. "Never change the message background color" is unchecked. Last week before the update, message bodies were following my set theme.

Hello justmere,

Thank you for your reply,

Please can you share with us a screenshot of your scenario it can help us to try to reproduce the issue and advise efficiently.

Can you double confirm if it is a classic Outlook or New Outlook by sharing the version of the Outlook as below picture

We look forward to your reply. This requested information will help us narrow down the scenario and find the right troubleshooting. We will continue to assist you based on the information you provide. I sincerely appreciate your patience and cooperation.  

Here is a demonstration of my issue and a screenshot of my version info.

Hello justmere,

Thank you for your details reply,

To resolve this issue, if all the emails you open, or new messages you want to type background are white please go to File < General< under Personalize your copy of Microsoft Office make sure to uncheck "Never change the message background color" and ok as the picture below. and all your emails and new message background will be black once again

Let me know as soon as possible if the issue still persists the steps above

We will continue to assist you based on the information you provide. We sincerely appreciate your patience and cooperation. 

As per my previous message, this box is unchecked. The problem persists.

Hi Eben

Is there an option to select white background with dark modern theme for the 'New Outlook'?

Thanks

Nik

Hi Eben Ezer Tres,

I am using a newer version of Outlook (Ver: 1.2024.417), can explain how the above can be done?

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Warm Regards

Sharath V

Exactly same issue here

That doesn't work.. i selected use system settings in outlook > File > office account > Office Theme : Use system setting



System color / display dark mode on

Now it's working

Email Message Screenshot: