How to change Visual Studio Code theme
Visual Studio Code, often called VS Code, is a free and lightweight source-code editor developed by Microsoft. It provides a customizable and extensible platform that supports various programming languages and frameworks. Themes in Visual Studio Code significantly impact the overall coding experience and developer productivity.
Changing theme in VS Code
The default color theme in VS Code is dark, but it can be customized according to individual preferences. To do so, navigate to Settings, select Themes, and choose a desired color theme from the available options.
Settings -> Themes -> Color theme -> Select the color theme
Below is an example of changing the theme from 'Dark (Visual Studio)' to 'Light (Visual Studio)'
Adding customized themes in VS code
So far, we have understood how to change the preexisting themes in VS Code. To incorporate a theme of our preference, we can install it by navigating to the extensions tab and searching for the desired theme by name.
To add custom themes in Visual Studio Code, including paid themes, follow these steps.
Open Visual Studio Code and go to the Extensions view by clicking on the square icon in the sidebar or by pressing Ctrl+Shift+X (or Cmd+Shift+X on macOS).
In the Extensions view, search for the desired custom theme by typing its name in the search bar. You can also browse the available themes by clicking on the "Themes" category.
Once you find the custom theme you want to install, click on the "Install" button next to it.
If the custom theme is paid, you will be prompted to complete the purchase process. Follow the instructions to pay and obtain the necessary license or activation code.
After the installation or purchase, the custom theme will be added to your Visual Studio Code.
As an example, let's see how to download 'Palenight Theme,' a custom theme in VS Code, to illustrate the process.
Significance of themes in VS code
Themes in Visual Studio Code significantly impact the overall coding experience and developer productivity. Here are some key impacts of themes in Visual Studio Code:
Visual comfort: Helps developers customize the editor's appearance, improving readability and reducing eye strain. This comfortable working environment enhances focus and productivity.
Code organization: Uses syntax highlighting to differentiate code elements with distinct colors and styles. It also improves code organization, readability, and comprehension by facilitating easy distinction and understanding of the code structure.
Personalization and mood: Provides personalization to the development environment, allowing developers to select themes that reflect their preferences, enhancing their coding experience, mood, and creativity.
Moreover, paid Visual Studio Code themes provide professional and premium designs, offering developers advanced customization options and a visually appealing coding environment.
