Make Microsoft Word's 'Dark Mode' Actually Dark Photo: Wachiwit (Shutterstock) Microsoft’s Word app has a dark mode that you can use right now, but it’s not as dark as you might prefer it if you’re the kind of person who likes working on projects in the wee hours of the night. Advertisement When you fire up Word normally, this is what you’ll see when you’re using its “Colorful” theme: Screenshot: David Murphy File > Options > General > Personalize your copy of Microsoft Office or File > Account > Office Theme), you’ll be able to pick a slightly darker gray to use: