Enable/Disable Dark Mode in Chrome and Firefox
Sometimes dark mode is
needed when working. This feature requires a browser extension to be downloaded
to enable dark mode. When dark mode is enabled using this extension it will be
applied to all tabs within the chosen browser. This tutorial demonstrates how
to enable/disable dark mode in Chrome and Firefox.
Note: Install and enable
this browser extension at your own risk.
1. Open Chrome or Firefox
2. Navigate to:
a. Chrome: Dark Reader browser extension
1. Select Add to Chrome.
2. In the pop-up window select Add extension.
3. The extension will load and apply dark mode to your
browser. The Dark Reader website will also open in another tab.
4. Next, select the puzzle icon in the icon toolbar to
expand the extensions mini menu.
5. In the mini menu, locate the Dark Reader extension in the Full Access section, and select the pin icon. The icon will then show in
the icon toolbar next to the puzzle icon.
6. If the Dark Reader is not listed under the Full Access
section, select Manage extensions at the bottom.
7. If Manage extensions is selected, a new tab will open with
your extension library, scroll down and locate the Dark Reader card, and
ensure that the slide indicator in the bottom right is turned on (blue).
8. Next, select the puzzle piece in the icon toolbar,
and select the pin icon to add Dark Reader to the toolbar (see step 5).
9. To disable: select the Dark Reader icon in the
toolbar and select Off. Note: Some web pages will need to be
refreshed to update the look and feel.
10. Additionally, within the Dark Reader icon, there are
additional settings to allow for the perfect modifications to your screen. For
further information on these settings, please visit the Dark Reader
help site.
2. A pop-up window will appear, select Add.
3. Then, select Okay, Got it.
4. To toggle the extension on and off, select the puzzle
piece icon at the top right of the screen.
5. Select the Dark Reader extension settings.
6. Select On or Off at the top of the pop-up
window that appears.
7. The Dark Reader website will show you all the
additional options available with the dark mode extension.