4.4.1 To Achieve a High or Low Contrast Desktop

To achieve a high or low contrast Desktop, perform the following steps:

1. Use the Theme preference tool to select the high contrast or low contrast Desktop theme that you require.

2. Use the Theme preference tool to select a window frame theme. You should select the Atlanta window frame theme for use with high contrast Desktop themes. The Atlanta window frame theme may also improve readability for some users. However, you can choose the window frame theme that best suits your needs.

3. Use the Desktop Background preference tool to customize your desktop background as follows:

   • Set the Desktop Wallpaper to No Wallpaper.

   • Set the Desktop Colors to Solid Color.

   • Select a background color that suits your needs.

4. In the Terminal application, ensure that the Use colors from system theme option is selected in the Colors tabbed section of the Editing Profile dialog.

5. In the gedit application, ensure that the Use default theme colors option is selected in the Fonts & Colors tabbed section of the Preferences dialog.