JabRef / JabRef/user-documentation

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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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

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