# Having a hard time with themes

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/having-a-hard-time-with-themes/357740>\
**Category:** Product Support\
**Created:** [March 18, 2025, 12:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/having-a-hard-time-with-themes/357740 "2025-03-18T12:37:43Z")\
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> [@dax](#):
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> Default dark mode color scheme ID

Where do I check this?

I have my device set to dark, but for example I am able to change to light here on the Discourse forum.

And why can’t I see the dropdown to change the theme in the sidebar?

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