How do I change the background color on TWS?

You can change the background by changing the application color. Do this from Global Configuration (in Mosaic, File menu > Global Configuration. In Classic, Edit menu > Global Configuration). Expand the Display section and select Style. In the Application Color Adjustment section, choose from Classic, Dark, or Light color palette. The image below the selector changes to show you what the TWS background will look like with your change. Click OK, and log out and back in for the palette color change take effect.

Please Note

  • The setting will not be applied to the background color of the individual windows. The background color of the individual windows can be adjusted separately per window.

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