How to Enable Dark Mode in Notepad on Windows 11

In Windows 11, you can enable dark mode not only for the entire system but also for individual apps — including the built-in Notepad app.

This guide will show you how to turn on dark mode in Notepad, step by step.

Enable Notepad Dark Mode

1️⃣ Open the Notepad Settings

2️⃣ Go to “App Theme”

3️⃣ Choose Your Theme Option

You’ll see three options under App Theme:

Use system setting — Sync with your Windows light/dark theme

Light — Always use light mode

Dark — Always use dark mode

✅ To force Notepad into dark mode regardless of Windows settings, simply select Dark.

Summary

Here’s a quick recap:

✔️ Notepad in Windows 11 supports individual dark mode settings

✔️ You can set it to always dark, always light, or follow system theme

✔️ No need to change your entire system just to enjoy dark mode in Notepad