Accessibility: Dark mode in MS Edge
1. What is "dark mode"?
2. Setting in MS Edge
3. Plugin for MS Edge
3.1 Example screenshot
3.2 Themes
1. What is "dark mode"?
The so-called "dark mode" is a color scheme that uses light-colored text, icons, and graphical user interface elements on a dark background and is often discussed in terms of computer user interface design and web design.
Many modern websites and operating systems offer the user an optional light-on-dark display mode.
2. Setting in MS Edge
In Microsoft's Edge browser, the dark mode can be activated with the keyboard shortcut "ALT + F" or by clicking the "three dots-icon" and selecting "Settings".
Select "Appearance" and set the "Overall appearance" to "Dark":
3. Plugin for MS Edge
Since not all websites support this mode, here is a plugin available for the Edge browser: Dark Mode – Microsoft Edge Addons
When following this link, you'll notice a blue "Install" button in the right upper area.
The installation has to be confirmed, which can be done since this is not as critical as the next step:
After having confirmed the installation, a consent for data usage will appear next: DO NOT CONSENT since this is not needed to use the plugin.
As soon as the plugin is has been added to the browser, it can be turned on/off by this button:
3.1 Example screenshot
3.2 Themes
This plugin is not perfect, yet there are different themes available to select from. Right-click the icon and select the plugin options to open this menu:
