How to Automatically Toggle Between Light and Dark Modes in Windows 11

There’s a new Windows tool that could enhance the visual experience of the Microsoft operating system.

Introducing Light Switch, the newest feature in the Microsoft “PowerToys” collection. PowerToys is an application you can acquire that provides an expanding variety of utilities for advanced Windows users. Light Switch is part of PowerToys 0.95, as explained in a blog post by Microsoft. It works by toggling your OS from light mode to dark mode and back, depending on the time of day. As the sun goes down, light mode transitions to dark, though you can also set specific times if desired.

To utilize Light Switch, download PowerToys from Microsoft and make sure it is updated to the most recent version. After installation, you will have numerous choices at your disposal. In addition to the previously mentioned custom time setting, you can select which components of the OS change modes; you can opt for everything to switch, or just the shell, or only applications. The decision is yours.

Enjoy welcoming the darkness, everyone.