Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
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how to fix the white box around the texts in edge browser after recent update
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venkateshan sk
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I recently got updated to newer version of edge browser, now dark mode doesn't work, all the black areas in the website became white and there are white boxes around texts. I repaired it and reinstalled it , I even turned off graphics hardware acceleration and it didn't work . anyone please help me to fix it.
Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
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Tom Tran (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 4,765 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator2025-11-03T11:30:51.27+00:00 Hi @venkateshan sk ,
Can you confirm if you have the "Contrast themes" feature in your
Windows Settings → Accessibility → Contrast Themes?Because when I tested it, it produced the same result as yours:
If you don't have "Contrast theme" turn on, do you have any theme applied for Microsoft Edge only?
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uselessconner 0 Reputation points2025-11-04T06:40:50.7366667+00:00 THANK YOU SO MUCH MY GUY. Was stuck with this issue since I updated and YOURS THE SOLUTION. Appreciate it a lot. <3
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Tom Tran (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 4,765 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2025-11-04T06:38:21.88+00:00 Hi @venkateshan sk ,
The behavior you’re seeing (white boxes around text and broken dark mode) often occurs when Windows Contrast Themes are enabled. These themes override normal color schemes for accessibility purposes, and Microsoft Edge respects those settings.
Here is how you can check if you have a contrast theme turned on:
Go to
Windows Settings → Accessibility → Contrast Themesand confirm that the dropdown is set to None. If any theme like Aquatic, Desert, Dusk, or Night Sky is active, switch it off and apply the change:If contrast themes are off, do you have any custom theme applied in Edge? You can check under
Edge Settings → Appearance → Page colorsand try switching off any colors there:
Hope this helps! If you have any more questions, please feel free to comment below. I'll happy to help!
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Tom Tran (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 4,765 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2025-11-06T02:24:11.3+00:00 Hi @venkateshan sk ,
Haven't heard from you in a while. Just checking in to see if you have resolved your issue.
If you have any issues, please leave a comment below. I'll be happy to help!
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