As a dedicated Windows user for over a decade now, I have witnessed the evolution of Microsoft’s flagship operating system, Windows 10, with great anticipation. However, one issue that has consistently irked me is the inconsistency in the implementation of the dark mode feature across the platform.
I remember the excitement when Microsoft introduced the dark theme toggle in summer 2016, and while it was a nice addition at the time, the lack of widespread support for it left much to be desired. Fast forward to today, and while many apps on Windows have embraced the dark theme, the same cannot be said for the Windows UI itself.
The inconsistency in dark mode support is especially frustrating because I find myself encountering areas of the OS that don’t support it multiple times a day. It’s as if Microsoft took one look at their own system and decided to throw darts at random interfaces, turning them into light mode without a second thought.
It’s been almost 10 years since Windows 10 debuted, and I can’t help but feel like Microsoft is stuck in a time warp when it comes to completing dark mode. The fact that the copy dialog and file properties still flash my screen with bright light at the most inconvenient moments is enough to make me want to scream.
I know that Microsoft began working on finishing dark mode during the development of Windows 11, but for some reason, this work was never completed. It’s as if they were painting the Mona Lisa and decided to leave her with a giant unpainted patch on her face.
It’s downright laughable when you compare the consistency and completion of dark mode on other platforms like macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Android. On Windows 11, it feels like a game of whack-a-mole, where every time I turn around, another area of the UI pops up in bright, blinding light.
I was hopeful that with a change in leadership at Microsoft, we would finally see the Windows team refocus on polishing the Windows interface and completing things like dark mode. But alas, it seems that my dreams will remain unfulfilled for now.
On a lighter note, I guess I can take solace in the fact that at least Microsoft managed to complete one project: adding a dedicated light theme that is now the default… I’m just waiting for them to add a “blindingly bright” theme as an option next.
During the summer of 2016, Microsoft unveiled its significant update for Windows 10, featuring a new option to switch between light and dark themes across all apps. This was an appealing feature enhancement, although not all applications and shell interfaces were compatible at launch.
Over the course of time, numerous applications running on Windows have evolved to accommodate both light and dark theme options, utilizing the native Windows switch. Conversely, the user interface (UI) of Windows itself has experienced minimal advancements since the introduction of the dark mode toggle.
Initially released in 2015, Windows 10 presented a blend of both light and dark user interface elements. The Taskbar, Start Menu, and Action Center were all designed in a dark theme, but the File Explorer and pop-up menus remained light. In response to user feedback, Microsoft introduced a ‘Dark Mode’ option in 2016, which subsequently applied this dark theme to the File Explorer and context menus as well.
Despite the introduction of a dark mode in File Explorer and context menus, this update seemed to only scratch the surface as numerous aspects of the user interface failed to accommodate it effectively. Areas such as copy dialogs, file properties, Run commands, the Registry Editor, Control Panel applets, and several other parts of Windows were found to be devoid of dark mode support.
It’s been nearly a decade now, and unfortunately, certain parts of the Windows Operating System STILL don’t offer a dark mode. Annoyingly, Windows 11 continues to startle you with bright flashes when copying large files or opening property dialogues. This wouldn’t be such an issue if these parts of the system were seldom encountered; however, they are areas that many users frequently interact with on a daily basis.
Not only is it incompleted, but in certain areas, the dark mode seems to be completely faulty. Frankly, it appears to be malfunctioning quite badly. What on earth is going on here?
It’s disheartening to know that Microsoft started developing a dark mode feature during the creation of Windows 11 back in 2020/2021. Preliminary versions of the OS showed signs of ongoing efforts to incorporate a dark mode into older interfaces like file properties and copy dialogues, but for some unexplained reason, this work didn’t get fully finished.
Across macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Android operating systems, you’ll find a comprehensive and uniform dark mode option. When you switch on the dark mode, it is unusual not to find an element of the system interface that isn’t correctly styled. Conversely, with Windows 11, it happens frequently, and Microsoft appears unconcerned about addressing this issue.
2018 saw Microsoft incorporating a full-fledged dark theme into Windows 10, making it the standard to give the shell a more complete appearance. However, I’m puzzled as to why Microsoft hasn’t fully committed resources towards perfecting this feature. To be honest, the inconsistency is quite unprofessional and detrimental to my productivity, particularly when working late at night, as the sudden appearance of a light interface often strains my eyes, almost as if it’s burning my retinas.
It’s important to note that the problem lies exclusively with Microsoft. The majority of third-party applications I use on Windows nowadays, such as Telegram, Slack, WhatsApp, Office, etc., all offer a dark mode option. Strangely enough, it’s only the Windows operating system itself that doesn’t fully support its own dark mode. Frankly speaking, this situation leaves me quite upset.
I had been anticipating that the shift in management within Microsoft’s Windows division might lead to a renewed emphasis on improving the user interface of Windows and finishing features such as a dark mode. Regrettably, it seems this change may not occur promptly.
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