How to use a light theme with a dark menu and a dock in MacOS Mojave

If you turn on dark mode in macOS Mojave, the whole interface will become dark, which most like

users. However, some would prefer only partial dark mode on their Mac, which only darkens the menu bar and dock. In older versions of the system, this was possible. Today we’ll show you how to do the same with macOS Mojave.

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This method consists in usingcommand line, so if you do not know how to work in Terminal, then it is better not to use it. Or at least it’s worth saving a backup of your Mac before proceeding with the instructions.

How to enable a light theme with a dark menu and a dock in MacOS Mojave

1. Open up menu Apple and select System settings.
2. Select Main. In section External view Choose a bright theme.
3. Now run the Terminal program and enter the following command:
   defaults write -g NSRequiresAquaSystemAppearance -bool Yes
4. Click Enter.
5. Open up menu Apple, log out of your account, and then log back in.
6. Go back to menu Appleselect Systemic settings, and then Main.
7. In section Appearance choose a dark theme.

Now you will have a dark menu and dock, and all other interface elements will remain light.

This method corresponds to how the dark themeacted in previous versions of the system - it obscured only the menu bar and dock. What theme to use on your Mac is up to you to decide. If you change your mind and want to bring back a full dark theme, read on.

How to return full dark mode to macOS Mojave

1. Open a Terminal program and enter the following command:

defaults write -g NSRequiresAquaSystemAppearance -bool No

2. Open menu Apple, log out of your account, and then log in again.

3. Return to the Apple menu, select System settings, and then Main.

4. In the section Appearance Choose a dark or light theme.

This will return you to the default theme, which will act on the entire interface.