Notion dark mode and calmer reading during a migraine

Updated 2026-11-02

Quick answerIn Notion on desktop, open Settings, then Preferences, and set Appearance to Dark, Light or Use system setting. You can also toggle dark mode at any time with Ctrl or Cmd + Shift + L. Embedded images, GIFs and videos are not changed, so a browser filter helps with those.

Desktop and web

  1. In the sidebar, select the arrow next to your workspace name and open Settings.
  2. Go to Preferences.
  3. Open the Appearance dropdown and pick Dark or Use system setting.

Mobile

  1. Tap ••• to open the sidebar, then Settings.
  2. Scroll to Appearance and choose Dark.

Good to know

  • Shortcut: Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + L toggles dark mode.
  • Migraine Mode adds what the site lacks: dimming, a soft-green tint, smart dark mode, frozen GIFs and blocked autoplay, all with one switch.

FAQ

Is there a keyboard shortcut for Notion dark mode?

Yes. Notion documents Ctrl or Cmd + Shift + L.

Does Notion dark mode change images?

No. Images and embeds keep their original brightness.

Sources

  • Notion Help Center: Account settings (Appearance). Link
  • [Dark mode and luminance contrast effects on visual fatigue at night, low ambient light]. IEEE Access, 2021. Link

Not a medical device and not medical advice. Migraine Mode is a screen-comfort tool: it does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent migraine or any other condition, and it does not replace a doctor. Its settings are based on studies of light, colour, flicker, patterns and motion; the extension itself has not been clinically tested. When to see a doctor.