To choose a theme, perform the following steps:
Click Launch, then choose Preferences -> Desktop Preferences -> Display -> Theme. The themes are listed on the left side of the Theme Preferences dialog.
Click on a theme in the list box to choose a new theme. The system automatically applies the theme to the desktop.
There are several themes available that suit different accessibility needs, as described in the following table:
Table 4–2 Themes Designed for Accessibility Requirements
Theme Name |
Description |
---|---|
HighContrast |
Provides dark text on a light background using high contrast colors. |
HighContrastInverse |
Provides light text on a dark background using high contrast colors. |
LargePrint |
This theme suggests an increased font size of 18pt. The background and foreground colors are the same as those specified by the Default desktop theme. To apply the suggested font, click on the Apply Font button. |
To view the controls, window frame, and icon settings that are associated with a theme, select a theme in the Theme Preferences dialog, then click on the Theme Details button. The Theme Details dialog contains a tabbed section for each setting category. Each tabbed section lists the options that are available and the current setting for the theme is highlighted.