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check before: 2026-01-01
Product:
SharePoint
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
Introduce two official Microsoft-designed dark themes for SharePoint sites, delivering a modern, elegant look with improved visual comfort and accessibility. These themes provide consistent branding options and enhance user experience in low-light environments while maintaining compliance with Microsoft design standards.
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2025-11-17
updated:
2026-01-14
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summary for non-techies**
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explanation for non-techies**
Microsoft has introduced two new dark themes for SharePoint sites, aiming to provide a modern and elegant look while enhancing visual comfort and accessibility. Imagine you are reading a book at night with a soft lamp instead of a bright overhead light. The dark themes work similarly by reducing the strain on your eyes in low-light environments, making it easier to focus on the content without being overwhelmed by brightness.
These themes not only improve the user experience but also offer consistent branding options. Think of it like having a set of matching office supplies that align with your company's colors and style. It helps maintain a professional and cohesive appearance across all SharePoint sites, which is important for organizations that want to present a unified image.
Additionally, these themes comply with Microsoft's design standards, ensuring that they are reliable and work seamlessly within the SharePoint environment. It's like using a trusted recipe that guarantees a delicious outcome every time, providing peace of mind that everything will function as expected.
Overall, the introduction of these dark themes is about making SharePoint sites more visually appealing and comfortable to use, especially in settings where a softer, less glaring interface is beneficial.
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-01-14 | RM Release | February CY2026 | January CY2026 |
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