Dark mode so that it looks more like Command Prompt

[Carson Schneider]

Please add a dark mode so that it looks more like Command Prompt. I’m more comfortable working in dark themes

[Alan Kilborn]

@Carson-Schneider

So why don’t you select a dark theme?

Note: if you are a “dark theme fanatic” you will find things to complain about, even after choosing a dark theme.

[Carson Schneider]

Bit of a noob when it comes to extra programs. Where would I find it?

[andrecool-68]

As the so:

[Randolph Chrismon]

@andrecool-68 What did I miss that I have NO options under Style Configurator => Select theme? Did alternatives come with the install, or do I need to download them?

Thanks!

[andrecool-68]

@Randolph-Chrismon
Especially for you … re-series)

[Alan Kilborn]

@Randolph-Chrismon

Maybe you have the “minimalist” version of Notepad++? No themes in that one

@andrecool-68

No progress bar…at least it is NOT needed for this example! :)

[Meta Chuh]

@Randolph-Chrismon

Did alternatives come with the install … ?

yes, if you have the installed version, please run the same installer again, to update your existing notepad++ version, or use the latest 7.6.4 installer if you are on 7.6.3.
(note: make sure you use the correct installer for 32 bit or 64 bit)

when re-installing over your existing notepad++ version, please make sure, that you select themes at the installer.

@Alan-Kilborn @andrecool-68

No progress bar…

damned, i was too slow to say that first ;-)

[Gubith]

Vibrant Ink with some minor adjustments is close to what I want out of the box.

Updating themes during updates…
Pro: Updates fix issues with themes and maybe adjusts to match UI changes.
(?? Con: User customization replaced with defaults? ??)

The UI is affected by other things like windows theme, windows color hacks (since w10 infringes upon customization). UI tools like Windowblinds can enhance but also cause display issues. Microsoft could design a more consistent and intelligent UI framework… nvm.

Style requires much fiddling with all the different formats available. This requires excessive clicking. I sometimes edit the XML to mass replace specific colors. But my plate is full, and when I stacked NPP dev, my bbq ribs pushed into the mashed potatoes, toppling the outer wall, and gravy spilled over and spread under the butter dish, which someone grabbed and… we had gravy circles all over the place, and sticky wet elbows. But my NPP was perfect :)