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Dark mode support in SharePoint Admin Center
Summary AI-generated
Dark mode will be available in the SharePoint admin center for administrators, allowing theme switching without affecting end users. Rollout starts mid-February 2026.
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Original post from Microsoft
[Introduction]
To align with accessibility preferences and improve visual comfort for administrators, dark mode support is now coming to the SharePoint admin center. This update brings a consistent dark-themed experience similar to other Microsoft 365 admin portals.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 552593.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): Rollout begins mid-February 2026 and is expected to complete by late February 2026.
[How this affects your organization:]
Who is affected:
SharePoint administrators who use the SharePoint admin center.
What will happen:
- A new dark mode option will become available in the SharePoint admin center.
- Admins can switch between light and dark themes at any time.
- This is an optional experience; the default theme remains unchanged.
- No settings or controls are removed, and there is no impact to SharePoint end users.
[What you can do to prepare:]
No preparation is required.
How to enable dark mode in the SharePoint admin center:
- Open the SharePoint admin center from the Microsoft 365 admin portal.
- Select the Dark Mode switch located on the top right.
[Compliance considerations:]
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Additional details from Microsoft
- RoadmapIds
- 552593
- Summary
- Dark mode support is coming to the SharePoint admin center, allowing admins to switch between light and dark themes starting mid-February 2026. This optional feature improves visual comfort without affecting settings or end users, requiring no preparation or compliance changes.
- Platforms
- Web