# Changing the visual mode of the Amazon Web Services Management Console
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Your visual mode sets your console to light mode, dark mode, or the default display mode of your browser.

**To change the visual mode from the navigation bar**

1. Sign in to the [Amazon Web Services Management Console](https://console.amazonaws.cn/).

1. In the navigation bar, choose the gear icon (⚙).

1. For **Visual mode**, choose **Light** for light mode, **Dark** for dark mode, or **Browser default** for the default display mode of your browser.