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07-28-2025 03:14 PM
So I've looked up how to take my device out of dark mode SEVERAL times and every time it tells me to go to settings, personalization, and then click light mode and it should fix it. Well, it only fixed part of my issue. My apps like settings are now on light mode, but any website I go on, or if I use google docs or slides, it's in dark mode. THAT is what I've been trying to turn back to light mode. Please help!
07-28-2025 03:25 PM - edited 07-28-2025 04:34 PM
Welcome to the HP Community --
If you have not done so,
Try / Consider
Adjust the settings to On / Off or Light / Dark
Next -- wait a minute --
Go back and switch the settings the way you like them.
What?
Switching back and forth might kick the setting free of having been "stuck".
As well as the "Dark Mode" settings --
Check / Adjust Contrast Themes -
References - Windows 11
Settings > Accessibility > Contrast Themes > Switch to None
Settings > Personalization > Colors > Choose your Mode = Light
What else?
If your applications are stuck "in a mode" --
If not done,
Check
Settings > Personalization > Colors > Choose your Mode > Select (from Drop Down menu) Custom
Choosing "Custom" displays two adjustments:
Choose your default Windows mode
and
Choose your default app mode
Each option lets you choose either "Light" and "Dark"
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