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kranzoky
kranzoky
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October 5, 2017
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Old Default Code Coloring in Dreamweaver 2017

  • October 5, 2017
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Is there an easy way to change the code coloring in Dreamweaver 2017 to the coloring that it was in previous versions?

Below is a screenshot of how the code looks in the previous version *which I like)

And here is how it looks now (completely different colors and does not apply different coloring to PHP, JS, and HTML within same document).

I have read the discussion (like here: Learn how you can customize the colors of your code elements in Dreamweaver. ) around changing LESS files, etc. but I don't have time to try and go in and manually create and figure out a new theme that matches the old look/colors. And I can't find a LESS theme on github that has the coloring I need.

Can't Adobe just create a code theme called "Legacy" or something that has these old colors? I tried the "classic" theme thinking that would do it, but those colors are totally different.

Any insight is much appreciated.

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    Correct answer Jon Fritz

    Users have asked for Adobe to create a true "classic" theme, in the past, but I don't think it's in the cards.


    We've had a few users post links to files you can add that get close, but there's really no way to get the exact code coloring/theme because Brackets just works differently from the old DW code view interface. Certain items seem to be out of reach (like inline style code coloring).

    There are more than a few Code Coloring related Feature Requests and Bug Reports you can add your voice to here:

    Adobe Dreamweaver CC: Feature Ideas

    With enough users asking for it, maybe Adobe will be able to see their way to adding that old functionality back.

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    K
    kratika
    Participating Frequently
    June 28, 2020

    Hi All,

     

    We have started working on “Code Color Customization” improvements by adding support for customization of generic and language specific colors.


    We have further stabilized the code coloring feature in our latest Prerelease build 15333.

    
You can refer to below thread for more details on code coloring customization improvements.
https://forums.adobeprerelease.com/dwalpha/discussion/467/dreamweaver-build-15333-is-now-available#l...

     

    Please join Dreamweaver beta program from below link and try out the feature.

    https://www.adobeprerelease.com/beta/9EB451B5-D2E8-46E5-AFA2-78C85442FFA2/participate/CD0C95AA-6274-...

     

    Please go ahead and try out the build and let inflow your thoughts/suggestions. Looking forward to your valuable feedback.

     

    Thanks

    
Dreamweaver Team

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 5, 2017

    At first, I wasn't thrilled with the code color changes either.  Like most people, I had my favorites.  But I found a high contrast Theme on GitHub I could live with and after using it for about 1 week, it really grew on me.  The old colors are a distant memory now.  I don't miss them.

    Nancy

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    K
    Community Manager
    Kratika AgarwalCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    May 7, 2020

    Hello,

     

    We have started working on “Code Coloring Customization” improvements by adding support for customization of generic and language specific colors and the changes are available in our latest Prerelease drop.

    With this improvement you will be able to customize Code Colors in Dreamweaver Preferences --> Interface window.

    Please join the Dreamweaver beta program from below link and try out the feature.
    Please note, that the functionality is in the initial stages of implementation, we expect the build to have some stability issues.
    However we are eager to hear from your early feedback.


    https://www.adobeprerelease.com/beta/9EB451B5-D2E8-46E5-AFA2-78C85442FFA2/participate/CD0C95AA-6274-...


    Thanks
    Dreamweaver Team

    Jon Fritz
    Community Expert
    Jon FritzCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    October 5, 2017

    Users have asked for Adobe to create a true "classic" theme, in the past, but I don't think it's in the cards.


    We've had a few users post links to files you can add that get close, but there's really no way to get the exact code coloring/theme because Brackets just works differently from the old DW code view interface. Certain items seem to be out of reach (like inline style code coloring).

    There are more than a few Code Coloring related Feature Requests and Bug Reports you can add your voice to here:

    Adobe Dreamweaver CC: Feature Ideas

    With enough users asking for it, maybe Adobe will be able to see their way to adding that old functionality back.

    kranzoky
    kranzokyAuthor
    Participant
    October 5, 2017

    Thanks for the info.

    Might have to go on the search for an alternative code editor that has better color, allows inline styling, etc. in the future (however I am just using Dreamweaver 2015 for now).

    Jon Fritz
    Community Expert
    Jon FritzCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 5, 2017

    CC2017 was the first version where Adobe made any real change to the underlying program by dropping the old code view for Brackets. I'm hoping they'll smooth out the rough edges over time and find a way to give back the control we used to have over the color themes, among other issues.

    It's much better now in CC 2017.5 than it was in CC 2017.0, but still not as good as CC 2015.x.

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