VS Code: Themes

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You can switch the color theme used by clicking cmd k then cmd t, or by invoking the Preferences: Color Theme command, or by going in the Settings -> Theme menu.

This will show you the list of themes installed:

You can click one, or move with the keyboard, and VS Code will show you a preview. Click enter to apply the theme:

Themes are extensions. You can install new themes by going to the extensions panel.

The best way to find themes is to browse the marketplace website.

Lessons in this unit:

0: Introduction
1: The interface
2: Opening folders
3: Editing
4: Search
5: Source control
6: Extensions
7: ▶︎ Themes
8: Recommended extensions
9: The command palette
10: Shortcuts
11: Customization
12: Terminal
13: How to use VS Code