Accessibility ModernUI: Editor Active file tab design has undesired effect
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Description
Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes/No
- VS Code Version: 1.134.0 (user setup)
Commit: 110a328ea54b42367b803ec53ee0bf52ef26b419
- OS Version: Windows 11
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Enable ClassicUI, `"workbench.experimental.modernUI": false`
2. Use Dark Visual studio or Dark Modern themes.
3. Open 3 or more files.
4. Observe how easy it is to spot which file in the editor workspace, stands out.
5. `"workbench.experimental.modernUI": true`, reload window
6. Observe the same file. The active one now looks like it is 'inactive'.
Problem
- Observe how the new design actively fights the mind on 'whats actually open and being edited'.
- How the old design left no doubt on what was active.
It affects how effective I can work on multiple open documents.
I have to stop think what's in Focus, affecting how accessible it is for me.
Allow me to bring 4 screenshots with pointers to what I mean.
> NOTE: I may not be correct in the analysis, but I am trying to point out why I think whats is worse in the Modern vs Classic UI.
### With extensions - where it is easy to see what I'm editing, active/selected file
### Without extensions - some problems starts to show, active file no longer shares the same editor space
Theme: Dark (Visual Studio)
Theme: Dark Modern
Back to what worked for Theme Dark Modern, with extensions:
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