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Is there a dark mode setting for the forum

Post by WorldChamp1914 » Tue Nov 18, 2025 7:30 pm

Thanks, Gary

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Re: Is there a dark mode setting for the forum

Post by 1925 Touring » Tue Nov 18, 2025 9:04 pm

I do not believe so. The only adjustement I know of is the screen of whatever device you use, which has nothing to do with the forum.
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Re: Is there a dark mode setting for the forum

Post by TRDxB2 » Wed Nov 19, 2025 1:30 pm

WorldChamp1914 wrote:
Tue Nov 18, 2025 7:30 pm
Thanks, Gary
I don't intend to express any knowledge about the forum software (I'm just an old IT guy), just did a Google search.
There is an "extension" that can be added to the Forum software (phpBB) https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=2557121
However adding extensions add to the complexity of maintaining the Forum as a whole & compatibility testing of any new extension with the current configuration would be required. Another method would be to add a dark theme (how pages look) but that's extra work & testing as well

It would be up to the Forum Administrators to decide if they could handle it with their current workload.

Also with any extension they always add....
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Re: Is there a dark mode setting for the forum

Post by RajoRacer » Wed Nov 19, 2025 1:45 pm

WTF is a "dark setting" ?????


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Re: Is there a dark mode setting for the forum

Post by Moxie26 » Wed Nov 19, 2025 2:11 pm

Your phone is adjustable, just go to settings and put in your preference.


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Re: Is there a dark mode setting for the forum

Post by big2bird » Wed Nov 19, 2025 3:08 pm

Moxie26 wrote:
Wed Nov 19, 2025 2:11 pm
Your phone is adjustable, just go to settings and put in your preference.
Screenshot_20251119_120755_Samsung Internet.jpg
It looks like this.

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Re: Is there a dark mode setting for the forum

Post by RajoRacer » Wed Nov 19, 2025 3:30 pm

Don't use a smart phone !


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Re: Is there a dark mode setting for the forum

Post by WorldChamp1914 » Wed Nov 19, 2025 4:24 pm

A dark mode is easier on the eyes


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Re: Is there a dark mode setting for the forum

Post by Allan » Wed Nov 19, 2025 6:59 pm

Easier on the eyes? That depends on the eye of the beholder. Some of the people in Tom Rootlieb's photo posts are far easier on the eye than others! :)
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Re: Is there a dark mode setting for the forum

Post by love2T's » Wed Nov 19, 2025 7:41 pm

Allan wrote:
Wed Nov 19, 2025 6:59 pm
Easier on the eyes? That depends on the eye of the beholder. Some of the people in Tom Rootlieb's photo posts are far easier on the eye than others! :)
Allan from down under.
Yep, frankly I hate dark mode. For me it's harder to see...no doubt everyone is different

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Re: Is there a dark mode setting for the forum

Post by Mark Gregush » Fri Nov 21, 2025 1:02 pm

Think dark mode would be thru monitor settings not the site you are looking at. Try using your computer search function and type in Dark Mode.
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Re: Is there a dark mode setting for the forum

Post by TRDxB2 » Fri Nov 21, 2025 2:15 pm

The dark mode setting found in Chrome, Firefox, or Edge only changes the appearance of the browser's menus, toolbars, and settings pages.
So, It may apply a dark theme to websites that have their own native dark mode support, but it won't force a dark theme on websites that don't offer one like the FORUM. Having said that...Browsers follow the operating system's setting (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android) to determine whether to display their own interface in light or dark mode.

To manage DARK MODE on an iPhone, it will effect the FORUM pages. Select SETTINGS then DISPLAY & BRIGHTNESS and then DARK there are options to make this AUTOMATIC that is adjusted to the time of day (DARK at night) or force it to be what is the default LIGHT or DARK. You can also adjust the BRIGHTNESS & other functions
Night Shift see explanation
Auto Lock - closes you session requiring you to Logon On (unlock your phone) again
"Raise to Wake" is an iPhone feature that automatically wakes the screen when you lift the device, allowing you to see notifications without pressing any buttons.
Then there's more Text Size, Bold Text & Zoom
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