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Background in email view still in dark mode when theme is light

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Hi,

I'm in the bèta of Thunderbird. I love it! But the only issue is that the background color in email view is still dark.

I changed the theme to light. I tried an add-on. The only background that is still dark is the one in emails. The settings are set to white...

Is there a way to change it?

Kind regards Caro

Hi, I'm in the bèta of Thunderbird. I love it! But the only issue is that the background color in email view is still dark. I changed the theme to light. I tried an add-on. The only background that is still dark is the one in emails. The settings are set to white... Is there a way to change it? Kind regards Caro
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In W10 Settings, Personalization, Colors, what is the default app mode? If it's not Light, change it to that and see if it makes a difference.

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hi caro, have you seen this Support Article ? How do I change the text and background colours in Thunderbird. I hope the article will give you some insight on how to fix your problem.

All the best from Stockholm.

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Hi Fabio,

thank you for your response.

The problem hasn't been solved tho. The link in your message is set to make a new article. So I don't see the information you want to send.

I've made 2 more screenshots to make clear what is weird.

My language is set to Dutch but achtergrondkleur = background color. As you can see, I marked it. But it is set to white. In the second screenshot, you can see it still shows with dark background.

I've tried different theme's. Still the same.

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I've tried another setting. Still the same.

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Hi again and apologies, the link is actually old and archived, probably the reason the reason that you get the new articles page. Try this link instead How do I change the text and background colours in Thunderbird.

Cheers Fabio

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In W10 Settings, Personalization, Colors, what is the default app mode? If it's not Light, change it to that and see if it makes a difference.

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sfhowes said

In W10 Settings, Personalization, Colors, what is the default app mode? If it's not Light, change it to that and see if it makes a difference.

That did the trick. Thank you!