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Does Microsoft 365 Support Dark Home Screen Icons on iPhone?
Question details
Users want to know if they can use the new iOS dark or tinted Home Screen icons for the Microsoft 365 app on their iPhone.
- Product
- Microsoft 365
- Device & OS
- iOS (iPhone)
- Scenario
- Customizing the iPhone Home Screen layout and appearance using the dark mode or tinted icon features.
- Observed behavior
- The Microsoft 365 app icon may not immediately switch to a dark or tinted appearance even when the iOS dark mode system settings are applied.
Ensure your iPhone is updated to iOS 18 or later, as the dark and tinted Home Screen icon customization is a system-level feature introduced in this specific release.
Update iOS and the Microsoft 365 App
To utilize dark icons, your iPhone must be running an iOS version that supports this feature, and the Microsoft 365 app must be updated by its developers with the compatible design assets.
Dark and tinted Home Screen icons are highly dependent on Apple's iOS implementation and individual app developers updating their software. If Microsoft has not yet pushed an update containing the dark icon assets, the app will remain in its default color palette.
Open the Settings app on your iPhone, navigate to 'General', and tap 'Software Update'. If iOS 18 or newer is available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install it.
Open the App Store on your iPhone and tap your profile picture in the top right corner. Scroll down to the 'Available Updates' section to see if a new version of Microsoft 365 is listed.
Tap the 'Update' button next to Microsoft 365, or select 'Update All' to ensure all your apps, including your Office tools, receive the latest feature patches.
Return to your iPhone Home Screen, long-press any empty space until the icons jiggle, tap 'Edit' in the top-left corner, select 'Customize', and choose the 'Dark' or 'Tinted' option from the bottom menu.
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- 1. Download from the App Store: Open the App Store on your iPhone, search for 'WPS Office', and tap the download button.
- 2. Open your files: Launch WPS Office and grant file access to instantly view and edit your existing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents.
- 3. Customize your experience: Enjoy native compatibility with iOS system settings, allowing you to work comfortably in both light and dark modes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Microsoft 365 icon still white on iOS 18?
The dark and tinted Home Screen icon feature requires app developers to actively include new design assets in their app updates. If Microsoft has not yet published an update with the dark icon for Microsoft 365, it will remain in its default color regardless of your system settings.
How do I force all apps to use dark mode icons on my iPhone?
You can enable the system setting by long-pressing the Home Screen, tapping 'Edit', selecting 'Customize', and choosing 'Dark'. However, you cannot force an individual app to change its icon if the developer has not yet added support for this iOS feature.
Does WPS Office support iOS dark mode features?
Yes, WPS Office actively updates its iOS application to ensure compatibility with Apple's latest system features, including full support for system-wide dark mode to provide a comfortable document reading and editing experience.
