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New Member
posted Mar 15, 2020 11:09:11 AM

My background screen is black and I can barely read the text. How can I change the background to white like previous years?

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Level 15
Mar 15, 2020 11:19:49 AM

Are you using a IPhone or iPad?  Are other screens dark too?

 

If you are using an Apple iPhone or iPad with iOS 13 you might be in Dark Mode.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210332

New Member
Mar 29, 2020 12:35:52 PM

background is black how do I change?

Intuit Alumni
Mar 29, 2020 1:22:43 PM

Please follow the instructions below to troubleshoot blank screens.

Troubleshoot blank screens, missing buttons, or ... - TurboTax

New Member
Feb 2, 2021 11:47:57 AM

My background screen is black and I can barely read the text. How can i change this?  I am on a Dell Inspiron 13, 7000 Series.

Intuit Alumni
Feb 2, 2021 11:57:53 AM
Returning Member
Feb 4, 2021 10:57:56 AM

my computer, phone and table are in dark mode intentionally as I have extreme eyesight problems. 

 

however turbo tax is not in dark mode and I would like it to be so. 

 

i can't even read the screens at full zoom in with this tiny type and white backgrounds. 

 

please help!

 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 4, 2021 11:15:57 AM

@bwarne Unfortunately, there is not an option for dark mode in TurboTax. 

Level 1
Feb 23, 2021 7:26:33 AM

My background screen is black and I can barely read the text. How can I change the background to white like previous years?

Intuit Alumni
Feb 23, 2021 9:20:50 AM

@wokanick Please take a look at some of the suggestions and responses throughout the thread - for example if you are on an iPhone or iPad, you will want to check to see if you are in dark mode and adjust accordingly.

New Member
Mar 3, 2021 6:18:20 PM

My background screen is black and I can barely read the text. How can I change the background to white like previous years?

New Member
Mar 3, 2021 6:20:42 PM

It's not blank, it is black!

New Member
Mar 3, 2021 6:23:16 PM

Nothing to say thanks about here--can anyone tell the responders about the difference between "blank" and "black"?

Level 15
Mar 3, 2021 6:24:56 PM


@droll90 wrote:

It's not blank, it is black!


Change your background screen color.

Level 1
Mar 4, 2021 4:17:53 PM

Black screen not Blank screen

Level 1
Mar 4, 2021 4:20:41 PM

Windows screen is blue but turbo tax screen is black. How do you change the turbo tax screen?

Intuit Alumni
Mar 4, 2021 4:26:27 PM

Help with screen troubleshooting assistance has been provided by clicking here.

New Member
Mar 18, 2021 4:05:23 PM

My background is so dark I can not read turbo tax.

Intuit Alumni
Mar 18, 2021 4:22:49 PM

Are you using an app? That sounds like its the settings on your device that need to be adjusted. 

New Member
Mar 29, 2021 7:39:30 AM

How can I change the background color

Intuit Alumni
Mar 29, 2021 9:03:48 AM

If you are on a mobile device then you would need to adjust your settings; for example mobile devices have dark and light modes. If you provide us with more details in terms of your device then we may better assist @Hank67.

New Member
May 16, 2021 11:13:59 AM

Re: My background screen is black and I can barely read the text. How can I change the background to white like previous years?

Expert Alumni
May 16, 2021 12:14:35 PM

This is not a TurboTax program related question.  In Windows, go to Settings / System / Display/ Brightness and color

New Member
Feb 26, 2022 10:04:57 AM

Turbo tax has black screen.  How do I change to White?

Level 15
Feb 26, 2022 10:13:43 AM

This is not a TurboTax program related question.  In Windows, go to Settings / System / Display/ Brightness and color to make the change.