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Appearance and Console mode

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Appearance options change how Tegra looks without changing instance files.

  1. Open Settings › Appearance.
  2. Choose a light or dark theme and an available visual style.
  3. Select the Library card format.
  4. Choose a sidebar layout.
  5. Review the result; changes apply immediately.
Interface settings bring together language, theme, and layout options for the Library and navigation.
Interface settings with language, theme, and Library card layout options

Interface settings bring together language, theme, and layout options for the Library and navigation.

Some instances support a custom background. Use a readable image and avoid unnecessarily large files.

Console mode is designed for controllers, full-screen use, and viewing from farther away.

  1. Connect the controller before opening the mode.
  2. Enable Console mode in its settings.
  3. Choose whether it should start full screen.
  4. Navigate with the directional pad or stick and confirm with the primary button.
Console mode and full screen can be enabled separately.
Console mode settings with options to enable the mode and force full screen

Console mode and full screen can be enabled separately.

The visible focus shows which item receives the next action. Use Back to close panels or return to the previous page.

If the controller does not respond, confirm the operating system detects it, disconnect competing controllers, return to desktop navigation, and restart Tegra after reconnecting the device.