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Odin2
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New color of tab titles

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Since upgrading to v. 64, the title text of inactive tabs (which was black) is now white. Since I use the "light" theme, that change makes this text almost invisible. Can I reverse that change and restore the black titles?
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Re: New color of tab titles

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On some themes I've looked at, like https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefo ... src=rating, the (now) default white changed to black.

Imagine through some CSS magic, you'll get Back To Black.
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Odin2
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Re: New color of tab titles

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I thought that Mozilla would let me continue to use my choice of its default themes without eyestrain, but I guess not. No biggie, as "Internet Explorer Blue" [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefo ... orer-blue/] is almost the same as the default "light" theme without the near-invisible tab title text [and without distracting graphics]. It's sad of course that I must turn to a theme named after an inferior competing browser. Those who don't mind a slight color gradient might like https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefo ... ipop-road/.
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Re: New color of tab titles

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I don't see that,
Light 'theme' = Dark text
Dark 'theme' = Light text

What happens in Safe Mode with the default Light/Dark skins?
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Re: New color of tab titles

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Mightyglydd, safe mode did not cure. Therube's post above suggests that therube encountered the same problem. Note that only the text for inactive tabs is affected. My alternative themes [see above] solve.
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Re: New color of tab titles

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No it doesn't, not here, you're talking about the DEFAULT themes right?
I have no idea what crap AMO 'skins' have to do with the price of tea in China... I'm on the hideous Light 'Theme' now, ALL tabs have dark text.
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Re: New color of tab titles

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Yes, the default "light" theme. I believe I perhaps was able to see dark text titles on inactive tabs very briefly. Sorry you think its hideous--maybe too plain for you?
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When one remembers what real Themers were able to achieve, I can only conclude Mozilla employs myopic Chimps.....Tis sad.
@ What's even more embarrassing IMO is even the frakkin' default Chrome look is now more pleasant to the eyes.
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