How To Google Sheets Dark Mode

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Google Sheets is a popular online spreadsheet tool that allows users to create, format, and edit spreadsheets simultaneously with other users. Though Google Sheets initially didn’t support dark mode, thanks to recent updates, you can now enjoy working on your Google Sheets in the much-awaited dark mode. Dark mode is easy on the eyes, reduces glare, and allows for better contrast. In this blog post, we’ll guide you on how to enable dark mode on Google Sheets.

Enabling Dark Mode on Android

If you are an Android user, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Google Sheets application on your Android device.
  2. Tap on the hamburger menu located at the top left corner of your screen.
  3. Scroll down and tap on ‘Settings’.
  4. Tap on ‘Choose theme’.
  5. Select ‘Dark’.

Note: The above steps will only work if you have the latest version of Google Sheets. Ensure to update your app from the Google Play Store if you haven’t done so already.

Enabling Dark Mode on iOS

For iOS users, the process differs slightly:

  1. Open Google Sheets on your iOS device.
  2. Tap the hamburger menu at the top left corner of the screen.
  3. Go to ‘Settings’.
  4. Tap on ‘Theme’ under the ‘Display’ section.
  5. Choose ‘Dark’.

Enabling Dark Mode on Desktop

Unfortunately, as of now, Google Sheets does not natively support dark mode on desktop. However, a workaround can be achieved through browser extensions. Here’s how to do it with the ‘Dark Reader’ extension for Google Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome and visit the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Search for ‘Dark Reader’ extension.
  3. Add the extension to your browser.
  4. Once installed successfully, click on the ‘Dark Reader’ icon in your extension toolbar.
  5. Toggle the switch to ‘On’.

Note: While the ‘Dark Reader’ extension generally works well, it might not work perfectly with all websites. So, use it with discretion on sensitive sites.

In conclusion, using Google Sheets in dark mode can help reduce eye strain and improve readability, particularly in low light conditions. We hope this guide helps you in easily switching to dark mode on Google Sheets. Happy spreadsheeting!