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How do I change my light grey screen color to a darker grey?

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What version of Elements are you using?

In Elements 2024 and 2025, you can change between a light and dark mode in Preferences.

In earlier versions (of Elements for Windows), you can only change the color of the canvas in the Editor by right-clicking on it with an image open:

In Macs, there are certain elements of the UI that I believe can be changed via the OS (but I know nothing about Macs).

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What version of Elements are you using?

In Elements 2024 and 2025, you can change between a light and dark mode in Preferences.

In earlier versions (of Elements for Windows), you can only change the color of the canvas in the Editor by right-clicking on it with an image open:

In Macs, there are certain elements of the UI that I believe can be changed via the OS (but I know nothing about Macs).

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Your information solved the issue. Thank you. Jim

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