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cjc2112
Sep 18, 2019Bronze Contributor
Tabs and Dark Mode
Elliot Kirk I feel that the dark mode isn't as contrasting as the dark mode in the original edge. When I tried it in the original, I was entranced by the dark modes near complete black color(1). The new edge has a dark gray color that does not look as contrasting(2).
(1) (2)
The new edge active tab is lighter than the other tabs and looks similar to chrome, however, if it were like the original edge, it would add personality to the browser.
The original edge uses shadows to make the active tab appear to pop out a little bit from the other tabs, which is only helpful with 90 degree angles, so this would be nice to implement at the same time. Another part that made the dark mode so attractive is when the mouse hovered over an area, that area would lighten up a bit.
Lighter areas and slight pop out effect example:
Tabs also were able to slide under each other.
Another issue is that there isn't an option to make the background of the new tab page dark. It would add to the aesthetics if you were able to customize the color of the new tab page background.Edit: the last tab has been turned dark for a while now.
- DeletedSep 19, 2019Somehow I think making the UI as close to the original Edge should be the top priority in the new Edge. It still looks like a slightly reskinned Chrome...
- Goiyo78Copper ContributorThat's a good idea, thx a lot
- Mike_ETCBrass Contributor
cjc2112 I could not agree more with "I feel that the dark mode isn't as contrasting as the dark mode in the original edge."
The grey used by Chromium Edge and Windows File Explorer (to name a few apps) looks muddy and poorly contrasting to me as well. I much prefer the darker backgrounds currently used in the experimental Force Dark Mode for Web Contents feature and sometimes use that instead of turning on Edge dark mode (which sadly overrides DM4WC backgrounds with it's dingy lighter shades of grey).
Hi Reka731
It is available and you can do it, here is how:
- royamicus185Iron Contributortabs grouping doesn't working in latest canary version, is it planned feature downgrade or a bug?
- royamicus185Iron Contributordoesn't work even with this flag(
- Harry_AllenCopper Contributor
I personally think it would be great if you could make a custom new tab page by uploading a HTML file.
- EmmanuelBeziatCopper Contributor
I agree: Edge looked better IMO. It has the same look & feel that the rest of the OS, which was nice. The hovering borders on the buttons, the darker color patterns, the transparency on the top border…
Now that this is gone, it looks way too much like a chromium fork (which is, well... What it is).
- cjc2112Bronze Contributor
Ben_K2 No, its normal, I have some big ones at home that have always worked like that(the screen appears brighter when its tilted up than down), even when I'm playing Minecraft at 2 am, no lights. When I move my head physically it changes based on the angle. It might be for privacy, IDK, but that's the way it is built.
On my laptop, I either have to tilt the screen or move my head forward to see the tabs.
- royamicus185Iron Contributor
cjc2112 totally support! I always confused about which tab is active now in dark mode, it would be great to make it more contrast or at least give us legacy Edge UI.
- Drew1903Silver Contributor
To repeat: If certain OS Accent colours are used/selected there can be oodles of contrast and tabs super easy to see/notice. Trust me, I'm telling you from first hand experience, it does do the trick!
Here is an example I grabbed quickly, just an example; Because, the quantity of colours available that work is HUGE! And showing active & non-active tabs... actually, I often change it depending what desktop wallpaper I feel like using, for a while and also, changing the pointer colour & the clock such that everything is coordinated, ascetically. The clock is highly customizable, in many aspects, BTW!In other words, the effect varies depending on the OS Accent colour. And you tell it to show in title bars & window edges. If you go with Dark Mode/Theme & the default stuff for what I have discussed above, it WILL, indeed, be darn hard to have the tabs jump out at you.
Cheers,
Drew
Sent from Windows Mobile- royamicus185Iron ContributorI don't like accent colors and never use it, it's ok with just dark colors in OS to me and good old Spartan Edge. But it's a disaster with chromium edge dark theme and I shouldn't be forced to use accent colors.
- Piotrek1955Copper Contributor
The dark option is of little usecjc2112
- Graham-STMCSteel ContributorDark Mode may not be useful to everyone, and many casual users may only discover it by accident, but it can be a particularly useful option.
I like to switch to it at night sometimes, or when using a smaller device outside in bright sunlight.
I have a friend who simply prefers the look and is very pleased to now be able to switch Windows 10 to Dark Mode and have apps match it as well.- Drew1903Silver Contributor
Graham-STMC
It's (visually) more attractive than blazing white, it's relaxing & primary reason, it's easy on the eyes.
And rest assured, your friend is not unique, not alone, at all;MANYCountless numbers of us were and are very pleased, indeed:exclamation_mark: The more widespread it's become the more pleased we are
Cheers,
Drew