3rd iteration over the theme docs
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The current default theme is [duepunto zero](https://github.com/friendica/friendica/tree/master/view/theme/duepuntozero) but there are numerous others.
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The current default theme is [duepunto zero](https://github.com/friendica/friendica/tree/master/view/theme/duepuntozero) but there are numerous others.
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Have a look at [friendica-themes.com](http://friendica-themes.com) for an overview of the existing themes.
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Have a look at [friendica-themes.com](http://friendica-themes.com) for an overview of the existing themes.
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In case none of them suits your needs, there are several ways to change a theme.
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In case none of them suits your needs, there are several ways to change a theme.
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If you need help theming, there is a forum @[ftdevs@friendica.eu](https://friendica.eu/profile/ftdevs) where you can ask theme specific questions and present your themes.
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You can either directly work on an existing theme.
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So, how to work on the UI of friendica.
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You can either directly edit an existing theme.
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But you might loose your changes when the theme is updated by the friendica team.
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But you might loose your changes when the theme is updated by the friendica team.
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If you are almost happy with an existing theme, the easiest way to cover your needs is to create a new theme, inheritating most of the properties of the parent theme and change just minor stuff.
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If you are almost happy with an existing theme, the easiest way to cover your needs is to create a new theme, inheritating most of the properties of the parent theme and change just minor stuff.
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The beloow for a more detailed description of theme heritage.
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The below for a more detailed description of theme heritage.
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Some themes also allow users to select *variants* of the theme.
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Some themes also allow users to select *variants* of the theme.
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Those theme variants most often contain an additional [CSS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CSS) file to override some styling of the default theme values.
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Those theme variants most often contain an additional [CSS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CSS) file to override some styling of the default theme values.
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Adopt the CSS of the theme accordingly.
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Adopt the CSS of the theme accordingly.
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And iterate the process until you have the theme the way you want it.
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And iterate the process until you have the theme the way you want it.
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*Use the source Luke.*
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*Use the source Luke.* and don't hesitate to ask in @[ftdevs](https://friendica.eu/profile/ftdevs) or @[helpers](https://helpers.pyxis.uberspace.de/profile/helpers).
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## Special Files
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## Special Files
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### unsupported
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### unsupported
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If a file (which might be empty) exists in the theme directory, the theme is marked as *unsupported*.
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If a file with this name (which might be empty) exists in the theme directory, the theme is marked as *unsupported*.
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An unsupported theme may not be selected by a user in the settings.
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An unsupported theme may not be selected by a user in the settings.
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Users who are already using it wont notice anything.
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Users who are already using it wont notice anything.
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