How to offer light mode, dark mode and user themes
Supporting light mode and dark mode in an internal system is a small setting with a disproportionate effect on whether people enjoy using it. In Jestor, the theme is set per user, with light, dark or follow the system, and administrators can additionally allow each person to pick their own menu color.
Why theme preference is not trivial
People spend hours a day inside an internal tool. A theme that strains their eyes is a real cost, and one they rarely complain about formally because it feels too small to mention.
It also varies genuinely by person and by environment. Someone in a bright office and someone working at night do not want the same screen.
Where the setting matters:
- Long sessions in the same interface
- Varying lighting conditions across a team
- Personal sensitivity to contrast
- Environments where the tool is open all day
What can be configured
| Setting | Options | Set by |
|---|---|---|
| Theme | Light, dark or system | Each user |
| System following | Matches the device setting | Each user |
| Menu color | Personal color choice | Each user, if enabled |
| Permission to customize | Enabled or disabled | The administrator |
Step by step to configure it
- Open settings and go to the appearance section.
- Choose your theme: light, dark, or following the system.
- Open the branding settings if you administer the environment.
- Enable the customization switch to let users choose their own menu color.
- Let people pick, since the choice appears in their own top bar.
Why letting users choose beats standardizing
There is a real argument for a standardized appearance in a white label environment delivered to a client. Inside your own company, that argument is weaker: consistency benefits nobody in particular, while comfort benefits each person individually. The switch exists precisely so you can decide which situation you are in.
- Per user theme: light, dark or following the device
- Applies throughout: cards, chat, documents and inbox
- Optional color choice: enabled by the administrator
- Administrator control: customization can be turned off where it matters
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the theme set per user or per company?
Per user, with light, dark or follow the system as the options. See jestor.com.
Can users choose their own menu color?
Yes, when the administrator enables that option in the branding settings.
Does the theme apply everywhere?
Yes. Cards, chat, documents and the inbox all adapt.
Video Tutorial: Step by Step
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