Varying the window level and window width when viewing CT images will cause bone to appear black and air to appear white.

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Varying the window level and window width in CT imaging adjusts the brightness and contrast of the image, but it does not invert the inherent densities of materials. Bone will still appear white or light because it is denser, and air will appear black because it is less dense.

Varying the Window Level and Window Width When Viewing CT