How to turn on Dark Mode in Mac OS X El Capitan

Description: Dark Mode is used to customize the Menu Bar and Dock from the standard white. It is more translucent and a new look and feel to the Mac OS X system.

  1. Click on the Apple icon in the Menu Bar, then System Preferences.
    Mac OS X Home Screen, Apple, System Preferences
  2. Click General.
    System Preferences, General
  3. Check Use Dark Menu Bar and Dock.
    General, Use Dark Menu Bar and Dock

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