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Option to use either light or dark interface.

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BW on 12 Jun 2019 02:59:49

New Desktop app update installed an almost white user interface. There is zero contrast which is not good for the eyes. I see where some people have requested a light interface so incorporate an option to select either light or dark theme like in the Office apps.

Administrator on 22 Jan 2024 08:30:53

This request is on our roadmap, but we don't have timelines to share yet. We'll update this idea when there are more details to share. Thank you!

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Power BI User on 05 Jul 2020 23:52:44

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dark please, better for eyes

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Ugo Marsolais on 05 Jul 2020 23:52:44

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It's beyond me why you would implement a white theme WITHOUT still providing the option of keeping the dark theme if you wish. I mean, dark theme is all the rage now, heck, even Apple is going dark for the iPhone. Power BI is doing exactly the reverse. I cannot understand how Product Owner/Manager sometimes make decisions...

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Craig.MacGregor on 05 Jul 2020 23:52:42

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Dark please. Easier to read, looks more professional.

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Joel Abood on 05 Jul 2020 23:52:41

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Please give the user the option to use either the dark or light mode. The light mode is harsh on the eyes.

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mau lopez on 05 Jul 2020 23:52:38

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Nowadays is very common and useful to have the option to dark mode in any modern app.

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Anonymous on 05 Jul 2020 23:52:37

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Please bring the dark UI back. Or at least provide an option to switch between the light and dark UI. The light US hurts my eyes and makes it difficult to work in the program for long periods of time.

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Power BI Ideas Admin on 05 Jul 2020 23:52:36

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I don't know who in their right mind thought making the entire interface white was an even REMOTELY intelligent idea but they should be fired. Period. End of story.

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Power BI Ideas Admin on 05 Jul 2020 23:52:36

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The interface shouldn't have been turned all white to begin with. Effing stupid as hell
No one asked for this change. The change provides ZERO benefit to the user.

Fire whoever brought this idea up. Seriously.

You might as well have changed the application's font to Comic Sans. That's how stupid this decision was

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Power BI User on 05 Jul 2020 23:52:35

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please bring back dark mode.

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Jamie on 05 Jul 2020 23:52:32

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Yes, please add dark mode as this would be very helpful for eye strain. Thank you.

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