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A Step-By-Step Guide To Enable Notepad++ Dark Mode on Windows 10 or 11

Notepad++ is a versatile text editor that offers a wide range of features, including a dark mode. Notepad++ dark mode enhances aesthetics, reduces eye strain, and adds a touch of style to your coding environment. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to enable dark mode in Notepad++ on Windows 10 or 11.

If you read through the last, we have a bonus tip for you to get better out of Notepad++ dark mode.

Step 1: Open Notepad++

Ensure that you have Notepad++ installed on your system. If not, visit our page to download and install it. Alternatively, you can go to the official site to download it. Always download from a trusted source. Once installation is complete, launch the Notepad++ application.

Step 2: Open style configurator

Go to the menu bar at the top and click on Settings >> Style Configurator.

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Step 2: Select "Deep Black" Theme

Once you click on the Style Configurator, a new pop-up opens up. You will see the option to Select a Theme immediately below the Style Configurator. Click on the drop-down box and select “Deep Black” from the options.

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Step 3: enable notepad++ dark mode

When you select “Deep Black”, you will see the notepad++ background has already turned black. You should click the “Save and Close” button to save this setting.

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Bonus tip

If you do not like the default font, font size, or font style, you can select the settings under “Font Style” as per your comfort before clicking on the “Save and Close” button.

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If you want to download the official version of Notepad++, you can visit our download page or their website.

 

We hope you have a clear idea of how to enable Notepad++ dark mode and enhance your experience with better font style and size. Please share your feedback if you want us to cover any specific area that will make your life easier and better. 

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FAQs

Yes. The dark mode is a default theme in Notepad++. However you need to enable it. Go to Settings >> Style Configurator >> Select Theme >> Deep Black from drop down.

Launch Notepad++ application. Then go to Settings >> Style Configurator >> Select Theme >> Deep Black from drop down.

Go to Settings >> Style Configurator >> Select Theme >> Choose your theme from the drop down. As soon as a theme is selected, you will see the background color changes. Once you have finalized the background color, click on “Save and Close” button.

To enable Notepad++ dark mode, you need to go to Settings >> Style Configurator >> Select Theme >> Deep Black from drop down >> Save and Close.


Go to Settings >> Style Configurator >> Select Theme >> Deep Black from drop down >> Save and Close.

Launch Notepad++. Go to Settings >> Style Configurator >> Select Theme >> Default from drop down >> Save and Close.

Dark mode has less screen glare and therefore, reduces strain on the eyes.

Launch Notepad++. Go to Settings >> Style Configurator >> Select Theme >> Select any theme you like from drop down >> Save and Close.

Launch Notepad++. Go to Settings >> Style Configurator >> Select Theme >> Deep Black from drop down >> Save and Close.

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