How to Change Notion to Light Mode: A Fast-Track Guide to Switch Notion's Theme

Changing Notion to Light Mode is a straightforward process that instantly refreshes your workspace’s look and feel. Notion offers both Light and Dark modes so you can choose the one that suits your preference or environment. Here’s how you can switch to Light Mode on both desktop and mobile:

1. Desktop (Mac & Windows):Open Notion.
2. Click on Settings & members from the left-hand sidebar, then select Settings.
3. Scroll to the Appearance section.
4. Choose Light under Appearance. (You can also select Use system setting if your OS is already in Light Mode.)
5. Mobile (iOS & Android):Open Notion and tap the three horizontal lines (☰) on the top left.
6. Tap Settings.
7. Scroll down to Appearance.
8. Select Light.

Switching to Light Mode can enhance visibility in brightly lit environments and may make your workspace feel more open and energetic. As a designer, I find that the workspace’s ambient brightness can even influence your mood and creativity. When redesigning digital or physical spaces, always consider how lighting and color schemes impact productivity and comfort—just as you’d select the right tones in AI Interior Design to set the atmosphere of a room.

Tips 1:

If you often switch between Light and Dark modes, consider setting Notion to follow your system preference for seamless transitions. This is especially useful if you use automatic dark mode scheduling on your device.

FAQ

Q: Does Notion’s Light Mode affect shared pages?

A: No, display mode is user-specific. Anyone viewing your shared Notion pages will see them in their own selected mode.

Q: Can I schedule automatic Light and Dark Modes in Notion?

A: Notion currently does not offer scheduling within the app, but you can set it to follow your system appearance, which is schedulable on most devices.

Q: Why is my Notion not switching to Light Mode?

A: Ensure you’ve updated Notion to the latest version. If you’ve set it to “Use system setting,” check your device’s appearance preferences.

Q: Does Light Mode consume more battery than Dark Mode?

A: On OLED screens, Light Mode can consume more battery, but the difference is minor for most users.

Q: Can I customize Notion’s Light Mode theme colors?

A: Not directly—Notion offers static Light and Dark themes without custom color settings as of now.