Dark mode in Theme Builder

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title: Dark mode in Theme Builder
description: Learn how to switch to dark mode in Theme Builder.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/platform-user-interface/dark-mode-theme-builder.html
release: australia
topic_type: concept
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Working with themes, Configure, Next Experience UI, Configure UIs and portals, Configure user experiences]
---

# Dark mode in Theme Builder

Learn how to switch to dark mode in Theme Builder.

Theme Builder includes a dark mode option, offering an eye-friendly alternative to the default light mode. You can enable dark mode by selecting the Choose theme icon \[Omitted image "tb-choose-theme-icon.png"\] Alt text: in the application banner.

**Note:** Dark mode applies to the Theme Builder interface only and does not affect the appearance of individual themes.

\[Omitted image "tb-display-mode.png"\] Alt text: Theme Builder display mode options modal with Dark mode selected.

**Parent Topic:**[Working with themes in Next Experience](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/platform-user-interface/next-experience-theming.md)