How to change background color of XAML designer in vs2012?

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Ted Corleone picture Ted Corleone · Jan 11, 2013 · Viewed 22.2k times · Source

I just try to view the result after XAML code in Designer. However, it's hard to recognize the black letters when I use a dark theme in vs2012.

My question is how to change designer background to white color without modifying the dark theme. Seems to change several options in tools?

Thanks

Please skim over all the answers. All have different approaches and it may be that the later ones will suit your needs better.

Answer

VisualStudioEspresso picture VisualStudioEspresso · Apr 4, 2014

In VS 2013 you can change XAML designer background. Go to:

Tools -> Options -> Environment -> Fonts and Colors

In the combobox at the top of the panel, select:

Show settings for: XAML UI Designer

Then set:

Item foreground : white
Item background : white or very light grey (custom)

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