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Add new page for Custom Themes [advanced] for 5.2 (dev)
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Description
The 5.2 has the feature for addng a custom theme:
Explain that the LIght theme Base.css is the default and Dark.css inherits from Base.css and just overwrites the colors.
https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/blob/master/src/main/java/org/jabref/gui/Base.css
https://github.com/JabRef/jabref/blob/master/src/main/java/org/jabref/gui/Dark.css
CSS reference for javafx: https://openjfx.io/javadoc/15/javafx.graphics/javafx/scene/doc-files/cssref.html
Add some examples
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Read the referenced src/main/java/org/jabref/gui/Base.css and Dark.css files, then consult the linked JavaFX CSS reference. Create a new advanced Custom Themes page for 5.2 that explains Base.css as the default, Dark.css inheritance and color overrides, and includes examples.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- css
- Domain
- documentation
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 62/100