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Summary
Ubuntu has its own distinct look, but not everyones a fan.
you’re able to also search for themes onDeviantArt.
However, GNOME doesnt make this an easy experience for typical end users.
Most themes will come ina compressed TAR archive.
You will need to extract the archive into an appropriate folder depending on the theme pop in.
Save icon themes in the.iconsfolder in your Home folder.
you’re free to alsochange a specific folder’s icon in Ubuntuwithout downloading an entire theme.
GNOME Shell themes go in the.themesfolder within your Home folder.
Again, if this folder does not exist, create it.
GTK Themes
GTK themes change the look of applications.
This includes altering the color of header bars and sidebar menus.
Like GNOME Shell themes, you’ve got the option to save GTK themes in the.themesfolder.
How to Apply Themes Using GNOME Tweaks
Downloading a theme is only part of the process.
Now you better turn them on.
The easiest way to change theme is touse the GNOME Tweaks app.
Here you will find various types of themes.
To change the look of your apps, choose the theme next toLegacy Applications.
Changing the GTK theme only changes themes installed as DEB files.
Would you like to install them now?
Your experience with this will be hit or miss.
If Ubuntu fails to find the necessary snap theme, you could search in the Ubuntu App Center.
Unfortunately, installing the package is only part of the process.
For example, lets say youre using theOrchis theme.
For the latter, run:
Its not an ideal situation.
