The system will then reset the view to adapt the theme change.
Give your new theme a name, and then click Save.ħ. When you are done customizing the theme, click Apply. However, you are limited to the color set of the system, and you cannot choose a custom color.Ħ. If you do not like the colors of the elements, you can customize everything from Text and Hyperlinks to Disabled Text and Button Text to Background by simply clicking on them. Although the theme is customizable, it is recommended that you try out the default theme first to get a good idea of how things are changed with the new theme.ĥ. When the template is loaded, you can preview how the elements may look in the box. On the right side of the panel, choose a theme template from the drop-down box. In the Metro panel, navigate to Ease of Access -> High contrast.Ĥ. Next, choose Change PC settings from the slide out panel.ģ. Alternatively, you can press Win key + C to open it.Ģ. First, move your mouse to the bottom or upper-right of the screen to show the Charm bar, and choose Settings. If your Windows 8 tablet is running out of battery or you need better screen readability when you use it under direct sunlight, you can switch from a normal modern theme to a high contrast theme.ġ.