Development of Redstone 5, new Windows updates 10, which will be released this fall, is almost complete and the next few Microsoft weeks will devote to correcting errors.

One of the features in new version operating system There will be a long-awaited dark theme for Explorer, but you can find out what it looks like now by installing a trial version of Windows 10 build 17733 or later.

Is the dark design of Explorer completely ready? Microsoft says yes

In a press release that was issued on the occasion of the release of the introductory Windows builds 10 17733, the following is written:

Today's build marks a turning point because we finished what we wanted to do with this update.

Microsoft claims that work on the dark theme of Explorer has reached the finish line and starting with build 17733 we can see the final result of this work.

At first glance, everything is in perfect order.

Context menus have been brought into line with the dark design.

The first “anomaly” is detected when copying files and folders.

A similar flaw can be seen when changing information about folders and files...

...or when adding a network resource, or when printing images.

If you decide to open the file in a program other than the standard one, you will again see a light design instead of a dark one.

Some icons also need updating: the Open button is an obvious example.

In the current Windows 10 Build 17738, the situation has not changed one iota. Today it looks like this:

There is an opinion that the black theme, that is, Dark Theme, in Windows 10 is, first of all, an opportunity to make the computer a little more comfortable and less tiring in the dark.

After all, the main “white” theme, which is used by default in Windows 10 and which, according to its developers, gives the system an “expressive and professional” look with a pleasant combination of light gray shades, in the dark, as is known, becomes too bright and , especially if you work with the computer for a long time.

As a protective measure, manufacturers are already equipping their laptops and tablets with special light sensors that automatically reduce the brightness of the displays and in this way reduce the strain on users’ vision.

This is somewhat more difficult for desktop PC users, since their computers are not equipped with such sensors. It is precisely for such users, as well as for all Windows users who do not like the too bright colors of the operating system, that a “black theme” was invented.

Of course, there is nothing super sensational about it. The new Dark Theme simply changes the white and light gray colors of various system interface elements and some applications to dark gray and black. And how much this decision effective in light of the identified problem will be determined on an individual basis. Fortunately switch and not only on a “black theme” (and back if you don’t like it) you can easily.

And we will now tell you how to do this. So:

black theme in Windows 10 - how to enable it

• open the menu " Start ", click " Options " and in the window that opens, click " Personalization «;
• menu " Personalization » will open as standard from the « tab Background “, you don’t need to change anything in it, instead open the tab “ Colors "(in the column on the left);
• Scroll the next window to the very bottom and in the “Select application mode” section, activate the “Dark” option.

After this, your computer, having “considered” the change for a couple of seconds, will switch the system to the “black theme”, which you will immediately recognize by changing the background color and fonts in the color settings window.

By the way, if the main color Windows interface 10 seems too bright to you, then in the same window you can disable the option “ Automatic selection main background color", and the system will automatically change the current color to dark gray.

It is also worth noting that the “black theme” in Windows 10 only works with those applications whose color settings are “tied” to the operating system settings. All staff Windows programs 10 colors change, including “Calendar”, “People”, “Movies and TV”, “Groove Music”, “Camera”, etc. But, for example, the new MS Word Mobile will still remain “white”, so It does not provide a dark interface color.

how to enable black theme in browsers Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome

At Microsoft's There is also a “black theme”, but you need to enable it manually from the settings. This is done as follows:

• launch Edge;
• open the browser menu (3 dots in the upper right corner) and click “ Settings «;
• in the window that opens " Options "find the section" Choosing a theme" and in the drop-down menu below switch from " Light" on " Dark «.

Concerning , then upon inclusion " Dark theme" in Windows will automatically ask for permission to download its "Dark Theme". You will see the corresponding pop-up window in the upper right corner of the screen.

black theme in Windows 10 Explorer - how to enable it

It’s not entirely clear with him yet. But it is clear that things must be different. Because the dark theme and the white backgrounds of the folders and Control Panel clearly do not fit together. However, it is also possible to “repaint” Explorer black. But this must be done by turning on the high contrast mode.

To do this: click “Start” → “Settings” → “Personalization” → “Colors” , then find and click the link "High Contrast Options" , in the next window in the menu “ Choosing a theme» select « Contrast black " and click "Accept" at the bottom of the window.

This is, of course, a half measure. Which, like a number of others, once again confirms the protracted semi-readiness of the Windows 10 OS. But Microsoft seems to be working on the design, so there is hope that before “ Conductor“The developers will also get around to it someday. And perhaps in one of the next mega-updates, among the long-promised features, a real “black theme” for Explorer will appear...

With the exit Windows versions 10 Anniversary Update (version 1607) a dark theme was added. Dark mode allows you to change not only the color accent, as is done in the color settings, but completely change the design of the system. Previously, this was only available for tiled apps and Windows settings.

New Windows 10 Dark Mode settings

But with the release of the new Redstone 5 build under version 17650, Rafael Rivera ( @Within Rafael ) discovered that dark theme is now available for Windows Explorer 10. Using special Mach2 tools, you can detect hidden possibilities systems, which may be implemented in future updates, or not released at all.

Earlier, color mode(light or dark) was reflected in UWP (tiled) applications, and now the emphasis is on classic Win32 applications. Given that the emphasis in Redstone 5 is on tabs (Sets), Microsoft wants to decorate and make the use of this feature more convenient. And such small graphical changes will only help you get used to this functionality faster.

It remains to be seen whether this functionality will be available in final version Redstone 5, but the changes to Win32 applications are a step in the right direction.

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With the October 2018 Update, Windows 10 introduced dark theme in a much improved form compared to what was available before. Now it is expanding to Explorer. Let's find out more about how to enable it.

Improved dark theme in Windows 10

The black and gray scheme appeared with the Anniversary Update, that is, after the anniversary update, but it did not capture too many interface elements. When activated, colors changed in built-in applications, programs from Windows Store, but the rest of the shell remained unchanged. Everything changed after the October update.

The latest version has extended the black and gray theme to Explorer. This system window file manager is one of the most frequently used interface elements. Its lack of a black interface after activating the dark mode has been eye-watering until now.

How to enable in Windows 10

First of all, you need to make sure that the system is updated to the October 2018 Update, that is, to build 1809. It was in this build that Microsoft provided an improved dark theme, which also applies to Explorer. If you haven't already updated your system, see how to update Windows 10 to the October 2018 Update.

After installing the October build, just enable the mode, which activates the black color in all applications from the Store, as well as in the shell.

Expand the Start menu and select the gear icon to enter Settings. Then go to the Personalization tab and select Colors.

In the settings items, find the section “Select the default application mode.” There are two modes – light and dark. Set the checkbox to "Dark". Now most of the interface details will be displayed in black.

The Options section also accepts a black and gray theme with the accent colors selected in the color settings.

As mentioned, it is now enabled in Explorer. After right-clicking on “This PC”, the pop-up menu appears in dark colors. But the folder and file icons still have the same color composition, which is more in line with the light theme.

Changes in color design are observed in pop-up windows of other programs, for example, which ask you to indicate the location to save the file. The context menu after right-clicking on the desktop or shortcuts is displayed in a black outline.

Unfortunately, the mode has not yet been improved. Third-party programs do not change the color scheme and are displayed in light colors. Therefore, this solution is not perfect, but Microsoft is trying to constantly develop it and add broader support.

Windows 10 Insider Preview build 17666 is a Redstone 5 build that is available to Windows Insider Early Access priority members and those who select the Skip Ahead option.

This build belongs to the RS_PRERELEASE development branch of the next major Windows 10 update, which is expected in the fall (September-October) 2018.

New in Windows 10 build 17666 (Redstone 5)

Translation of changes is being prepared

• Fluent Design: Acrylic effect on window title bar.
• Pressing Alt+Tab now displays recent Microsoft Edge tabs. If you use Alt+Tab to quickly switch between apps, the results will now include all of your recent Microsoft Edge tabs, not just your active ones. You can customize the display in Settings > System > Multitasking > Presets by selecting "When pressed" ALT keys+ TAB displays recently used items."
• Set preferences: In Settings > System > Multitasking > Presets, you can choose whether to automatically open apps and websites in a new tab (default) or a new window.
• Ability to disable audio playback on a tab using a special icon, like in Microsoft Edge.
• Tabs will now be restored with better performance - they will open in background and will not use resources until you go to the tab. This means you can restore multiple tabs at once without performance issues.

When you press Win + V you will see new interface clipboard. To do this, enable the option Save multiple items in Settings > System >

In addition to pasting items from your clipboard history, you can also pin items you use frequently. Clipboard History uses the same cloud-based data transfer technologies as the Timeline and Sets features, meaning you can access your clipboard on any PC with this build of Windows 10 and above. To do this, enable the option Synchronization between devices.

Note: Clipboard text transfer is only supported for clipboard contents less than 100 KB. Currently, clipboard history supports plain text, HTML, and images under 1 MB.

Windows Explorer gets support dark theme Windows 10, which is included in the Settings > Personalization > Colors menu.

As announced at Microsoft Build 2018, in addition to translation support Windows strings(CRLF), as of today's build, Notepad on Windows 10 now supports Unix/Linux (LF) and Macintosh (CR) string translation. This will allow users and developers to copy text from other platforms while maintaining the original formatting.

Other improvement

• Search with Bing in Notepad. The "Search with Bing..." option is available in the Edit menu or in the context menu when selecting text with the right mouse button, and the search can also be performed using the combination CTRL + B.
• Search preview. Expanded support for applications, documents, etc.
• Ability to set the name of a group of tiles in the Start menu
• The Options menu will display frequently asked questions about settings that will link to Bing.com search results

A complete list of improvements, changes and known bugs is available in the official announcement on the Microsoft website.

Installation via Windows Update

Go to Settings > Update & Security and click Check for updates. You will need to restart your computer to complete the installation.