Themes & Appearance
Customize the look of Vertical Tabs with themes, fonts, and display options.
Changing Themes
Section titled “Changing Themes”Open Settings (⌘ Cmd + ,) and select the Appearance tab. Click any theme to apply it instantly.
Available Themes
Section titled “Available Themes”Vertical Tabs ships with eight themes:
| Theme | Style |
|---|---|
| Catppuccin Mocha (default) | Warm, cozy dark theme |
| Catppuccin Latte | Light theme from the Catppuccin family |
| Dracula | Classic dark purple theme |
| Nord | Cool blue-toned dark theme |
| One Dark | Inspired by Atom’s signature theme |
| Gruvbox Dark | Retro, earthy dark theme |
| Dark | Clean, minimal dark theme |
| Black | Pure black background, suited for OLED displays |
Font Family
Section titled “Font Family”Choose from any font installed on your system. Open Settings > Appearance and type or select a font name.
Font Size
Section titled “Font Size”Adjust font size with keyboard shortcuts:
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom in | ⌘ Cmd + + |
| Zoom out | ⌘ Cmd + - |
| Reset to default | ⌘ Cmd + 0 |
The default base size is 14px.
Cursor Style
Section titled “Cursor Style”Go to Settings > Appearance and choose a cursor shape:
- Block - solid rectangle (classic terminal look)
- Underline - thin line under the character
- Bar - vertical line before the character
Cursor Blink
Section titled “Cursor Blink”Toggle cursor blinking on or off in the same section.
UI Zoom
Section titled “UI Zoom”Scale the entire interface up or down to match your display. In Settings > Appearance, drag the zoom slider between 70% and 130%.
This affects all UI elements (tabs, sidebar, settings panels), not just the terminal text.
Live Preview
Section titled “Live Preview”All appearance changes apply on selection. The app does not require a restart.