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After today’s Microsoft Edge update (version 138.0.3351.55), the option to disable the system theme within the browser has disappeared.In my case, I’m using a Dark High Contrast theme in Windows.
Previously, I was able to prevent Edge from following the system theme (such as high contrast) by disabling the Forced Colors flag. Now, that option is no longer available.
I would like to keep using my system-wide high contrast theme in Windows, but exclude Microsoft Edge from following it.
Is there any way to achieve this now?
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Sure.
Please open edge://flags page.
You should see an option to temporarily unexpire Edge137 flags.
Enable that and this color flag should appear again.
Thank you Eufine. I wish I had an answer for you, but maybe in the future updates it would come as an option. If you leave the feedback between ALT+SHIFT+I they would reply to you what is the future :)
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It worked! Thank you so much.
Unfortunately, as far as I understand, this is only a temporary solution.
Would it make sense to disable Edge updates, or is that a bad idea?
This functionality is very important to me, and I’d really like to keep it.
The flag might temporarily appear if you unexpire Edge 137 flags for a few months - check for that option in Edge flags.
Thank you. But I didn.t get it. How can I do it?
Hi,
I'm Sumit, here to answer your query at the Microsoft Community.
Apologies for any inconvenience you are experiencing. I am happy to help you today.
I wish I had a better answer for you, but it does not seem that an option exists to use the forced color flags. Microsoft has been making a lot of changes lately in the Edge UI space, so I think it might be related to that.
The flag might temporarily appear if you unexpire Edge 137 flags for a few months - check for that option in Edge flags.
Also, since this is a user-to-user support forum, please use the ALT+SHIFT+I buttons to report to the Edge Team as well.
I hope you find this information useful. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to reach out. Otherwise, please take a moment to rate the thread. Wishing you good luck!