How to Enable Invert Color Mode in Windows 10 to Reduce Screen Glare
If you often browse the internet late at night when the lights in your room are turned off, or perhaps you are reading in a dark environment and have light sensitivity (photophobia), you may want to lower the brightness on your laptop or computer so you can read or browse more comfortably without being bothered by screen glare.
Well, there is actually a way to reduce this glare in Windows 10 by enabling the Invert Color mode, this feature reverses the colors displayed on your screen, creating a higher-contrast appearance that can make text and other elements more comfortable to view in low-light conditions, so, how do you enable the Invert Color feature in Windows 10? Let's take a look at the tutorial below.
Tutorial:
- First, press the Windows key and the "i" key on your keyboard at the same time.
- A Windows Settings window will appear.
- Here, look for the "Ease of Access" menu, if you can't find it, maximize the Settings window or scroll down until you find "Ease of Access".
- Once you find it, click the "Ease of Access" menu.
- You will see several menus on the left side, scroll down through the menu on the left until you find "Magnifier", once you find it, click "Magnifier".
- After that, you will be taken to the "Magnifier" settings, scroll down on the right side of the window (not the menu on the left again since you are already inside the Magnifier settings) until you find the "Invert Color" checkbox.
- Once you find it, check the "Invert Color" box and then close the Settings window.
- Now, press the Windows key and the plus (+) key at the same time.
- Your laptop or computer screen should now appear with inverted colors and higher contrast.
- If you close the Magnifier program that appears, your screen will return to its normal appearance.
- Enjoy!
Conclusion
The Invert Color feature in Windows 10 is a simple yet effective solution for reducing screen glare, especially when using your computer in low-light conditions or if you have light sensitivity (photophobia), by enabling this feature through the Ease of Access menu and using the Windows + (+) shortcut, the screen colors will be inverted and appear more contrasted, making it more comfortable to read or browse for extended periods.