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. In the Nautilus Preferences dialog, select a Nautilus theme to match the high contrast or low contrast desktop theme that you selected. See To Choose a Nautilus Theme for more information.

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

   • Set the Picture Options to No Picture.

   • Set the Background Style to Solid color.

   • Select a background color that suits your needs.

5. In the Terminal application, ensure that the Use colors from system theme option is selected in the Edit Profile dialog.

6. In the gedit application, ensure that the Use default theme colors option is selected in the Preferences dialog.