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helenat88632949
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February 4, 2021
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File name text color

  • February 4, 2021
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Hello, I’m using Lightroom classic. In the library module while in grid view, my file names are visible in a slightly darker grey than the grey of the thumbnail background. I find that I have to strain my eyes to read the file names.  It there a way to change the filename text to white? Thank you.

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johnrellis
johnrellis
Legend
February 4, 2021

Calibrating your display can sometimes improve the text contrast in LR's low-contrast UI design.

 

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    Bob Somrak
    Bob Somrak
    Legend
    February 4, 2021

    @JohanElzenga 

    It works good in Expanded Cells but if you are viewing an open stack in Compact Cells it is absolutely terrible for all the text.  

     

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      JohanElzenga
      Community Expert
      JohanElzengaCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      February 4, 2021

      No, you can't. But as you can see from Bob's screenshot, you can change the file name to black if you place the file name at the top.

       

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        helenat88632949Author
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        February 4, 2021

        Thanks Johan

        Black would definitely be better than grey. I'm not sure how to do that though. This is how mine appears.  Thanks 

         

         

         

        Bob Somrak
        Bob Somrak
        Legend
        February 4, 2021

        Right-Click a thumbnail and choose "View Options".   In the following dialog place the Filename in the TOP label for Compact or Expanded Cells.  The Top label is black and the Bottom label is the light gray as you show.

         

         

         

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        Bob Somrak
        Bob Somrak
        Legend
        February 4, 2021

        I agree the different Grays in the LrC interface cause visability issues in MANY areas.  A workaround for your issue is to hover over the Thumbnail in Grid and a popup will show with photo info.  I realize it is not a solution.

         

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          helenat88632949Author
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          February 4, 2021

          Thanks a lot for the quick response Bob

          I have tried the hovering method but I find it slows down my work flow.  Thanks for the suggestion though, it's always good to know about the work arounds.  

          Cheers

          Heléna

           

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