How to Use Light Background in Notes When Using Dark Mode on iPhone

Set Light Background in Apple Notes Without Turning Off Dark Mode on iOS 13 and iPadOS 13

First things first, the Apple Notes app itself provides a quick way to set a light background for a note without needing to turn off the dark theme. So, of course, there is no question of going through a roundabout method or installing a third-party tool. The only condition is your iPhone or iPad must be running iOS 13 or iPadOS 13 respectively.

1. Assuming dark mode is already enabled on your iPhone or iPad, launch Notes app.

2. Now, either create a new note or choose an existing one. I’m going to select an existing note.

3. Next, tap on the Share button at the top right corner.

4. Next up, scroll down a bit and choose “Use Light Background” in the share sheet. Voila! The change would come into effect instantly (check out the screenshot below). Now, go ahead and do your job as usual.

Switch Between Light and Dark Backgrounds in Apple Notes on iOS and iPadOS

It’s a no brainer, is it? You can follow the same steps mentioned above to switch between the light and dark backgrounds in the Notes app (keep in mind, the dark mode has to be turned on your device). Supposing you had opted for a light theme for a specific theme earlier and now want to go back to the pitch-black one. All you need is to tap on the share button and select Use Dark Background option in the share sheet.

Easy Way to Choose Light and Dark Themes in Apple Notes

So, that’s how you can switch between light and dark themes inside Apple Notes. For those who use the stock note-taking app, this could be a pretty handy feature. Apple has vastly improved the Notes app by introducing several helpful features like a native document scanner and the folder sharing. So, I think it’s more than capable to take on third-party note-taking apps like Evernote and Microsoft’s OneNote. What do you have to say about it? Let us know in the comments.