Windows 11 latest builds implement new dark mode improvements to improve consistency

Recent preview builds of Windows 11 reveal that Microsoft is working on improving its dark mode to more areas of the system and addressing inconsistencies that have existed since it first appeared in Windows 10. The most visible change is in file operation dialogs where copying, moving and deleting files now display with a dark background instead of the usual light theme, creating a more uniform experience for dark mode users.

The update is still incomplete though, as the dialogs keep light-colored action buttons that disrupt the theme. Microsoft has not officially announced these improvements, suggesting they are being quietly tested in preview releases.

These changes are expected to arrive with the Windows 11 25H2 update later this year, though legacy components like the Control Panel, Run prompt, and file properties windows remain in light mode with no signs of being updated, suggesting that Microsoft’s long-running struggle to deliver a consistent visual design will likely continue in a way that has by now become almost characteristic of the OS itself.