From f6dddf7712d0d9dbbcb8e3b318a75850fe544348 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dheeraj_kumar Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:24:33 +0500 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add instructions for applying themes and custom themes in preferences --- en/advanced/custom-themes.md | 8 +++++++- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/en/advanced/custom-themes.md b/en/advanced/custom-themes.md index 8848bf349..46180d9ac 100644 --- a/en/advanced/custom-themes.md +++ b/en/advanced/custom-themes.md @@ -8,9 +8,15 @@ * **Color scheme**: _Follow system_, _Light_, or _Dark_. * **Custom theme**: a CSS file of your own. JabRef applies it _on top_ of the selected theme and color scheme, so it only needs to contain what you want to change. +### How to apply a theme or custom theme + +1. Open **File > Preferences > General**. +2. In the **Appearance** section, choose a **Theme** and a **Color scheme** (_Follow system_, _Light_, or _Dark_). +3. Check **Custom theme** and select your CSS file. + JabRef picks up changes to the custom CSS file while running, so you can edit the file and see the result immediately. -You can find a collection of user contributed themes at [https://themes.jabref.org](https://themes.jabref.org/). +You can find a collection of user-contributed themes at [https://themes.jabref.org](https://themes.jabref.org/). ## Writing a custom theme