[ARCHIVED] How do I turn the background back to a light theme from dark?

[starvger]

At some point in time this last semester, by Canvas was turned to a dark theme. It is not the computer because it shows the same on multiple devices, so it was somewhere in the programming. The app still shows a light theme, so I am at a total loss.

[rmurchshafer · Accepted solution]

Users do not have the ability to change the Canvas theme, other than to enable the "High Contrast UI", and I know that does not have a dark background.  If it's not a browser setting on your end then your Canvas admin might have changed the color scheme for everyone and that would be a matter of letting them know if you don't like it.  Or, you can try turning on the High Contrast UI which should have a white background and color scheme.  You can do this by clicking on Account, and then towards the bottom toggle on the Use High Contrast UI.  If you don't like that look you can reverse the steps go disable the high contrast UI.

Rick

[HillaryPilsbury]

As of 2023, users have the ability to change the Canvas theme to Dark or Light on the APP or on the WEB ( with Dark *Chrome Extension*)

To change theme on the APP

1. Go to your account ( the 3 lines on the top left corner )

2. Settings ( under Files )

3. Appearance ( under Landing Page - under Preferences )

4. Here you will be able to choose which theme you'd prefer.

To change theme on WEB / GOOGLE CHROME (need to download Canvas Dark Theme Chrome Extension)

1. Go to Extensions ( puzzle piece icon on top right of google bar )

2. Click Manage Extensions

3. Click on slider button to turn ON or OFF Dark Theme

[HillaryPilsbury]

As of 2023, users have the ability to change the Canvas theme to Dark or Light on the APP or on the WEB ( with Dark *Chrome Extension*)

To change theme on the APP

1. Go to your account ( the 3 lines on the top left corner )

2. Settings ( under Files )

3. Appearance ( under Landing Page - under Preferences )

4. Here you will be able to choose which theme you'd prefer. 

To change theme on WEB / GOOGLE CHROME (need to download Canvas Dark Theme Chrome Extension)

1. Go to Extensions ( puzzle piece icon on top right of google bar )

2. Click Manage Extensions 

3. Click on slider button to turn ON or OFF Dark Theme

[WillMontesPack]

If you use Microsoft Edge or Chrome browsers, get the Better Canvas extension. It rocks. It has dark theme, dashboard customization, GPA calculation, to-do list and Dashboard notes.  The GPA hack feature actually caused a lot of stress cuz I didn't realize how bad I was doing in Advertising class.  It also lets you list past-due assignments under the dashboard cards.  The data can be traumatizing so brace yourself.  Canvas can be a hidden horror show.

-Will

Grossmont College

[SangeetaDhawan]

Hi, 

I have tried toggling back and forth as suggested above. I have logged out and back in. I have reloaded the page. I am stuck with a black background. I don't want it round the clock, only when I need it. What should I do? Thanks!

Sangeeta