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Old Oct 19, 2021 | 11:52 AM
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Is HDF ever going to offer a dark theme? Browsing a forum with a bright white background at night before I finally fall asleep kinda sucks.

A dark theme would be a nice addition. When I've checked the User CP, I don't see any forum skins that are available besides the classic and mobile.

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Old Oct 20, 2021 | 12:30 PM
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Yes please. I was just looking for a way to use a dark theme. Not sure why this isn't offered.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2021 | 12:33 PM
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Put a filter over your screen, or dim it.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2021 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by TriGeezer
Put a filter over your screen, or dim it.
A filter? Haven't seen one of those since the 90s haha. A better solution is to offer a dark mode in the options, as do most forums.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2021 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TriGeezer
Put a filter over your screen, or dim it.

LOL. Of the several online forums I frequent, this is literally the only one that doesn't have a dark theme.


This isn't a big ask.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2021 | 04:20 PM
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I'll toss this up the chain of command. In the meantime, there are browser extensions you can use. This is the "Dark reader" extension using chrome.


 
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Old Oct 20, 2021 | 05:05 PM
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I'll toss this up the chain of command. In the meantime, there are browser extensions you can use. This is the "Dark reader" extension using chrome.
Thank you!
 
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I was told that themes are in the works and will be rolling out in the first quarter of next year.
 
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I was told that themes are in the works and will be rolling out in the first quarter of next year.
This is great news. Thanks for checking and let us know!
 
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Old Jan 11, 2022 | 08:44 AM
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If using Chrome, check:
chrome://flags/ (paste in addressbar)

If using Edge, check:
Edge://flags/ (paste in addressbar)

You're in "Erperiments" of Edge or Chrome now.

Search for "dark", you'll find "Auto Dark Mode for Web Contents". Enable it or try other options available.

It's free and it works.

Greetz,

dIggO

 
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