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Option to set terminal background depending on bright/dark GTK theme?
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RESOLVED: DUPLICATE
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Xfce4-terminal
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Description Or Schiro 2019-02-21 19:08:06 CET
Created attachment 8314 
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Hi all, 

Would you want to consider an optional setting for xfce4-terminal to make its background white or dark, depending on whether the chosen GTK theme is dark or bright?

That would provide an additional level of consistency. 

I am attaching a screenshot that hopefully better describes what I am aiming for. 

Thank you! ❤
Comment 1 Igor editbugs 2019-02-21 19:59:19 CET
Hi Robert,
I think this is an interesting idea but I'm not sure how to determine whether a theme is "dark" or 'bright"?
Comment 2 Or Schiro 2019-02-22 10:06:28 CET
Hi Igor, 

Thanks for replying so quickly! 👍😄

That's a good question, indeed. 

Maybe we can find out how Window Manager > Default does it?

Because I noticed that it automatically adapts its colours based on the chosen GTK theme.
Comment 3 Igor editbugs 2019-02-22 18:51:56 CET
Yeah, a theme does define colors for window decorations and common elements like menubar or tabbar, but it cannot set colors for app-specific elements, such as the terminal background.

On the other hand, how often do you change between bright and dark themes? I mean, if it doesn't happen too often, you can adjust your text and background colors manually...
Comment 4 Or Schiro 2019-02-22 19:08:40 CET
Good remarks, Igor!

> On the other hand, how often do you change between bright and dark themes? I mean, if it doesn't happen too often, you can adjust your text and background colors manually...

I tend to use a bright theme during the day and a dark one in the morning / at night. 

I switch themes automatically using a script and crontab.

But I agree with you, it's a very nichy use case, I guess...🤔
Comment 5 Igor editbugs 2019-02-22 20:34:52 CET
Robert, please see bug #14808 - would that satisfy your needs?
Comment 6 Or Schiro 2019-02-22 21:17:22 CET
Igor, I think it does. Thanks so much! 😍🤗
Comment 7 Igor editbugs 2019-02-22 21:19:21 CET
You're welcome!
I'm duplicating this bug to 14808.

*** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of bug 14808 ***

Bug #15156

Reported by:
Or Schiro
Reported on: 2019-02-21
Last modified on: 2019-02-22

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Version:
0.8.7.4

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2019-02-21 19:08 CET , Or Schiro
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