YouTube for desktop is getting a
redesign it's cleaner easier to navigate
and gives channels a new look but most
importantly it comes with a darker theme
the redesign isn't finished yet but you
can opt in and begin using the dark mode
now here's how open a new window or tab
in your browser of choice and go to
youtube.com forward slash new click try
it now to opt into the new design this
redesign removes the redundant three
tabs on the YouTube home page tightens
up the design in general and uses larger
typeface across the board to activate
the new dark theme click your profile
icon in the top right corner in the drop
down menu that appears click dark theme
then click the toggle beside to activate
dark theme all the light parts of
YouTube will become varying shades of
dark grey your settings will be
remembered the next time you visit
YouTube from the same browser but the
dark theme will need to be enabled for
each browser or computer you use if by
chance you aren't fond of the new design
on YouTube you can revert to the
original by clicking on your profile
icon in the top right corner once more
and clicking restore classic YouTube at
the bottom give a reason for why you
want to revert and click Submit for
how-tos and other tips and tricks be
sure to check out cnet.com forward slash
how-to
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