/IDLEThemes

Well , let's accept the fact that the default theme for Python IDLE is boring . So, to spice up that , i have brought to you the best collection of themes which you can use with the Python IDLE

IDLEThemes

Well , let's accept the fact that the default theme for Python IDLE is boring . So, to spice up that , i have brought to you the best collection of themes which you can integrate with the Python IDLE

Installation

  • After downloading and extracting all the contents of the zip , open the config-highlight.def file in notepad and copy all its content
  • Now go to (Drive in Which Python Folder is)\Python\Lib\idlelib .
  • Now you will find a file called config-highlight.def there . Open it in a notepad and replace all its content with the code you copied earlier .
  • Now save the file (PLEASE CLOSE ANY OPEN DEFAULT IDLES)
  • Now open the IDLE and on the top there should be a tab present .
  • On that tab click on Options and then Configure IDLE .
  • A window called Settings should pop up . Now , on the top of that window , there is a tab called Highlights .
  • Once you click on it , to your right , you should see a dropdown box .
  • Click on it to see all the new installed themes
  • After you have chosen your desired theme , click on Apply and voila , the new theme should be working

Themes currently Available

Themes Themes Themes

Atom One Dark
Default Dark
Pycharm Dracula theme

Default Light
Obsidian Theme
Sublime Text Theme

VSCode Theme

Change Default theme

  • To change Default theme , go to C:/Users/[User Name]/.idlerc (Example Path : C:\Users\admin\.idlerc)
  • Over there , you will find a file called config-main.cfg . Open it with notepad .
  • Upon Opening it , change name2 = ..... with name 2 = [Theme you want as Default] (Example : name2 = VS Code Theme)
  • Please note that the theme should have already been installed via the steps given in Installation

Made with Python 3.x