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Need to change the selection & default button background color

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larry174
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The red background of selections and default buttons makes it almost impossible for me to read the black text. I'm using Thunderbird 1.28.1esr on a fully updated Windows 10 desktop machine. I tried deselecting the use of System colors with Thunderbird Settings/General/Fonts & Colors/Colors, with no effect. How can I change the background to my Windows system background of gray or any other background color that can Thunderbird selections readable?

The red background of selections and default buttons makes it almost impossible for me to read the black text. I'm using Thunderbird 1.28.1esr on a fully updated Windows 10 desktop machine. I tried deselecting the use of System colors with Thunderbird Settings/General/Fonts & Colors/Colors, with no effect. How can I change the background to my Windows system background of gray or any other background color that can Thunderbird selections readable?

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I never modified the default settings. Your question about my "theme" prompted me to look into themes. I was apparently using "System Theme - Auto", (first image) 

Once I enabled the "Light" theme, selections and default buttons changed to white text on a blue background. (second image).

Problem solved.

Steps: Settings/Add-ons and Themes (bottom left)/Light Theme - Enable

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

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david
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I am not a color guru, but to get assistance, I suggest telling what theme you're using, and possibly include a screenshot of the problem area. Thank you.

larry174
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I never modified the default settings. Your question about my "theme" prompted me to look into themes. I was apparently using "System Theme - Auto", (first image) 

Once I enabled the "Light" theme, selections and default buttons changed to white text on a blue background. (second image).

Problem solved.

Steps: Settings/Add-ons and Themes (bottom left)/Light Theme - Enable

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

david
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I was very glad to assist. You are most welcome. :)