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

If you enable dark mode in macOS Mojave, the entire interface will become dark, which is very popular with most people

users.However, some would prefer only a partial dark mode on their Mac, which turns only the menu bar and dock dark. In older versions of the system this was possible. Today we'll show you how to achieve the same in 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 dock inMacOS Mojave

  1. OpenmenuAppleand selectSystem settings.
  2. SelectMain. In sectionExternal viewchoose a light theme.
  3. Now run the Terminal program and enter the following command:
    defaults write -g NSRequiresAquaSystemAppearance -bool Yes
  4. ClickEnter.
  5. OpenmenuApple, log out of your account, and then log back in.
  6. Return tomenuApple, selectSystemic settings, and thenMain.
  7. In sectionAppearancechoose 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 tomacOS Mojave

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

defaults write -g NSRequiresAquaSystemAppearance -bool No

2. OpenmenuApple, log out of your account, and then log in again.

3. Return to the Apple menu, selectSystem settings, and thenMain.

4. In sectionAppearancechoose a dark or light theme.

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