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I have recently downloaded KATE text editor for my kali linux. I love the editor ,but the light UI is a real eyesore.

Does anybody know how to make the UI dark like the editor's theme?

KATE example image

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RaymondSWalters
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I suspect that the questioner is not referring to the color scheme for the inner text editor as described in the other answers, but to the ui.

Depending on the operating system and installation you are using, you will not have any window themes available other than a light default theme. To get a set of dark themes, you can install kvantum for example. Below is an example of a minimal xfce installation.

Default(Light only)

vs.: after installing kvantum and restarting kate

Dark Themes

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tenxsoydev
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In the menu, click Settings > Configure Kate... In the sidebar menu of the popup, under "Editor Component" click "Fonts & Colors". At the bottom of the panel where it says "Default schema for kate:", select from the dropdown...

On mine, I have options for things like vim (dark). Click Apply and Ok.

Now when you restart kate, it will retain the default schema.

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Yes, you are able to change its theme, do the following...

  1. Right click on the toolbar and select "Configure Toolbar"
  2. Add the "Configure Kate" option
  3. Click the "Configure Kate" widgets that now is on the toolbar.
  4. Go to "Font & Coloring"
  5. Select the schema that you want
  6. Click "Apply" then "OK"
  7. Done.

That's what I did and was able to change and customize the themes as I wanted.

Hope it helps.

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