How to change the Theme in Microsoft Teams on Windows 11

In this guide, we show you how you can change the theme in Teams chat on Windows 11. With Windows 11, Microsoft Teams by default gets added to the taskbar for quick launch. The accessibility is easier than before and the program is designed in a way to promote its usage in chat and collaboration needs of the users. Teams get launched on the startup in Windows 11 and will be opened with just a click on its icon on the taskbar. The stylized icon looks good on the taskbar. There is a way to even make the Teams program look good with its theme. It provides the user with 3-4 options. Let’s see how we can change the theme on Microsoft Teams.

How do you change the background color in Microsoft Teams chat?

Unfortunately, there is no such feature to change the background color in Microsoft Teams chat. The theme you applied will be applied to chat also. No additional option is provided to change the background color in Teams chat. But, you can change your background in the video while you are in a meeting on Teams.

How do I change the theme of my Microsoft Teams?

To change the theme on Microsoft Teams, follow these steps:

Launch Microsoft Teams application
Click on the three-dot button on the top bar
Select Settings
Click on Appearance and accessibility
Select the theme.

Let’s get into the details of the process.

After launching Microsoft Teams, click on the three-dot button on the top bar of the Teams window. Then, select Settings from the options that you see.

It opens the Settings of Microsoft Teams. Click on the Appearance and accessibility on the left side panel of the Teams window.

Then, you will see Theme and Animation settings. Under the theme, you can see:

Light,
Dark,
High contrast, or
Follow operating system theme.

Select the button beside any of them that you want to apply.

The theme you selected will apply to the Teams application.

This is how you can change the theme of Teams on Windows 11.

How do I change the chat color in Microsoft Teams?

Currently, there is no setting or feature available on Microsoft Teams to change the chat color in Microsoft Teams. The theme you selected in the settings will be applied to the chats also. The only way you can decorate or make your text stand out is by formatting it with the different options available.

Is there a dark mode for Teams?

Yes, there is a dark mode available as a theme for Teams. You can set the appearance to dark mode, high contrast mode, light mode, or follow the system theme.