How To Use Dark Theme For Google Docs, Sheets & Slides On Android – SlashGear

Here is how to enable dark theme for the Android version of Google Docs:

1. Open the Google Docs app on your Android phone or tablet.
2. Tap the hamburger Menu button at the top left of the screen.
3. Tap Settings.
4. Tap Choose theme.
5. Choose Dark. If you already have dark mode enabled at a system level, you can also choose System default.

Not only will this change the app’s color scheme, but Docs files you open will also open in dark mode, which means you’ll see your document displaying white text on a dark background. Based on that appearance, you may think the document itself has had its colors changed. However, the document only appears in dark mode for users with dark mode turned on. If you share it to someone who is using light mode, they’ll see its true colors, so to speak.

You can also view documents in light mode even when the Docs app itself is in dark mode. To do so:

1. Open a Google Docs document in the Google Docs Android app.
2. Tap the three dots in the top right corner to view overflow options.
3. Tap View in light theme.

Assuming your document is using default formatting, you’ll see it displayed with black text on a white background. The Docs app itself will remain in dark mode, and only the document will be displayed in light mode. If you like dark themed apps but are accustomed to working with light themed documents, this option will allow you to have your cake and eat it too.