As of June 2024, the mini Teams experience in Microsoft Teams (free) will no longer be available to those using Windows 23H2 or higher. If you're on versions of Windows below 23H2, you will continue to have the Chat signature experience available. To get the latest Windows experience, select Start > Settings > Windows Update, then select Check for updates. If updates are available, you can install them.
In Microsoft Teams (free), it’s easy to change your Appearance from a Light to Dark theme and back again.
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Select More .
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Select Settings .
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Select Appearance .
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Select Light,Dark, or System Default.
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Select Restart. When Microsoft Teams (free) restarts, your theme will be changed.
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Select your profile picture or More .
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Select Settings .
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Select Appearance .
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Select either Light or Dark.
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Select Close app. When you open it again, your theme will be changed.
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Select Settings and more near your profile picture.
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Select Settings .
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Select General.
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Under Theme, select Default, Dark, or High Contrast. Your theme will change to your selection.
In Microsoft Teams (free) for Windows 11:
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Open Microsoft Teams (free):
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From the mini Teams window in Windows 11, select the button to open Microsoft Teams (free).
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From Chat in Windows 11, select the Open Teams button.
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Select Settings and more near your profile picture.
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Select Settings .
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Select Appearance and accessibility.
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Under Theme, from the drop-down you can select Follow operating system theme, Light, Dark, or High Contrast. You can also turn Always use dark theme for meetings and calls on or off. Your theme will change to your selection.
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Select Settings and more near your profile picture.
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Select Settings .
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Select General.
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Under Theme, select Default, Dark, or High Contrast. Your theme will change to your selection.
Contact us
For more help, contact support or ask a question in the Microsoft Teams Community.