By Popular Demand: Dark mode is now available in Power BI Desktop!

Harleen Kaur
Product Manager

25 September, 2024

We are excited to announce a new feature in Power BI Desktop that allows you to choose from a variety of themes, including the most requested Dark Mode! Whether you’re working late into the night or simply prefer a darker interface, Dark Mode provides a sleek, modern look that reduces eye strain and enhances focus.

Now, you can personalize your data visualization experience to match your preferences and working environment.

A screenshot of an announcement dialog through which users can opt into any theming option

Available Themes:

Default – The classic white theme that is currently standard for the desktop application.
Dark – The newly introduced dark theme that transforms your desktop application with a darker interface.
Light – A fresh white theme with updated stylings for a more modern look.
Use system setting – Adapts the theme based on your Windows system settings.

To choose a theme:

Go to Files, then select Options and settings, and then click on Options.
In the Options menu, navigate to Global, and then to Report Settings.
Under the Personalization section, you can select any of the above mentioned themes.
Click “OK” and your selected theme will be applied (no need to restart the application 😊).

A screenshot of options menu