Claude Appearance Settings: Dark Mode, Fonts and Sidebar

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⚡ TL;DR Under Settings, then Appearance, choose Light, Dark or system color mode and a Default, system or dyslexia-friendly chat font. The sidebar can be toggled from the top-right button.

Long writing sessions are easier on a screen that fits you. Claude appearance settings cover theme, font and layout.

Quick guide. 🎨

🎨 Claude Appearance Settings Overview

Open Settings from your initials or name, then choose Appearance.

🌗 Color Mode

Pick Light, Dark, or Match System to follow your device.

🔤 Chat Font

Choose Default, Match System, or Dyslexic Friendly for easier reading.

💡 Pro tip Dark mode plus the system font is a comfortable default for long evening sessions.

📐 Sidebar

The sidebar can't be hidden permanently, but the button in the top-right corner toggles it open and closed.

Small tweaks to Claude appearance settings make daily work more comfortable. Rolling Claude out to a team? Lord Of The Wix includes setup and training. ✨

❓ Claude appearance settings FAQ

Where are Claude appearance settings?

In Settings, under Appearance, reached from your initials or name.

Does Claude have dark mode?

Yes. Choose Light, Dark or Match System.

Is there a dyslexia-friendly font?

Yes. The chat font can be set to Dyslexic Friendly.

Can I hide the sidebar?

Not permanently, but you can toggle it with the top-right button.

Can Claude match my system theme?

Yes. Choose Match System for color mode.

🙏 Credit: This article is based on public information from the Claude Help Center. Claude is a product of Anthropic. Source: support.claude.com.

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