[Solved] Dialog boxes hard to read on MacOS «Q47»

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[Solved] Dialog boxes hard to read on MacOS «Q47»

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When I exit a page, my options to save or discard or whatever are subdued by a dark blue "fill". I can't see the text. How do I remove or change the fill in the boxes that say "save" or "discard" or "?".
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Try a different operating system theme.
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Hi, and welcome to the forum. I will guess you are using MacOS. Fix your forum signature in User Control Panel → Profile → Edit Signature so it shows your operating system and the version of OpenOffice you are using.
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Kenos wrote:When I exit a page, my options to save or discard or whatever are subdued by a dark blue "fill". I can't see the text.
[Tutorial] Mac FAQ Q47/A47.

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I have the same problem?? Where is this control panel??
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"User Control Panel" link at top left of OpenOffice Window.
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Okay Got the control panel. Thanks. Now I just need to get rid of these dark blue buttons???
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As I suggested - try a different theme for your Mac.
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Not sure what you mean by Theme? In the system Preferences under General I can chose Light or Dark. Doesn't make any difference.
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This is a setting on the Mac, controlling its overall appearance. Not using a Mac I cannot direct you further.
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Had no impact. I just want to change the dark blue boxes that seem to be a default controlled/set by AOO. Is there an AOO preference that changes this?
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MrProgrammer’s post above contains a suggestion to look at a solution in the Mac FAQ.
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Problem solved. Thanks very much. :super:
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Okay, Thanks. Not great but useable.
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