Last month, we heard that Google Drive was starting to support dark mode for its web UI. It was likely a gradual rollout, with no official announcement. But now the feature is becoming widely available.
While Gmail on the web supports a variety of customization options, most other Google services aren't as flexible. However, the Drive app for Android can switch to dark mode, either individually or globally, if someone has set dark mode on their mobile phone . However, dark mode support on the web version is brand new.
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Dark mode is rolling out widely on Google Drive web
In its announcement yesterday, Google said that this feature was requested by users and comes to offer more customization options and improve the user. It’s worth noting that this is likely a server-side change. Once it’s available, a new Dark mode option will appear. Go to Drive → Settings → Appearance → Dark. The new setting only affects the file management view and not the standalone Workspace apps like Sheets and Docs that you access through Drive.
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It is expected that the feature will reach all users within 15 days.
Dark mode on Google Drive Web can improve the user experience in several ways. First, it offers a pleasant aesthetic that can reduce eye strain, especially at night or in low -light.
Additionally, it helps save power on certain displays, such as OLED or AMOLED, as less power is consumed. This can be especially useful for users using Google Drive Web on mobile devices.
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Then, Dark mode can improve user focus . Dark surfaces can reduce screen distractions and help the user focus on the content, rather than the surrounding interface elements.
Finally, Dark mode is flexible and customizable. Users can switch between dark and light themes depending on their preferences or lighting conditions, thus offering a more personalized experience.
Source: www.androidpolice.com
