> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.quarkle.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Light & dark mode

> Switch between Quarkle's light Paper theme and dark Midnight theme.

Quarkle comes in two moods: **Paper**, a bright light theme, and **Midnight**, a restful dark one. Write in whichever feels right for the hour.

<Frame caption="Set your theme under Preferences.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/quarkle/5WUUaYl-dgOEAFoM/images/app/settings-menu.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=5WUUaYl-dgOEAFoM&q=85&s=fd042c5f0b5bffbc71c0c90e910d5012" alt="Quarkle's Settings menu showing the Paper and dark mode toggle" width="722" height="1312" data-path="images/app/settings-menu.png" />
</Frame>

## Follow the clock, or choose your own

By default, Quarkle follows your local clock. It uses **Paper** during the day and **Midnight** in the evening, switching around **6:30pm**.

You can also set the theme yourself:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Settings">
    Click your **avatar** in the top-right of the editor.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find Preferences">
    In the Settings sheet, go to the **Preferences** section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Toggle the theme">
    Flip the **Paper / dark mode** toggle to set the theme you want.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Your choice persists across sessions. Quarkle remembers it the next time you sign in.
</Note>

<Card title="Next: Editor overview" icon="arrow-right" horizontal href="/editor/overview">
  Meet the three panels where you write.
</Card>