How do I keep my VS-code background as pure dark with no transparency?

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After the last upgrade in VS-Code, my background became somewhat transparent from pure dark for some unknown reason.

What I have tried:

I have tried:

Extensions: As some extensions, particularly those related to themes or UI modifications, could potentially interfere with my color settings. So, I have made sure that none of my installed extensions are causing this behavior. I have disabled extensions one by one to identify the culprit, but was unsuccessful to do so.
Theme Settings: Sometimes, as there are some theme settings that might be defined in multiple places, such as the global settings and workspace settings. I have ensured that there are no conflicting theme settings at the workspace level.
Operating System Theme: Some operating systems have built-in transparency settings that could affect the appearance of applications, including Visual Studio Code. I have checked my operating system's settings to ensure that transparency effects are turned off.

Editing the "workbench.colorCustomizations" section in my “settings.json” file: I have also edited “settings.json” file, as below:

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"workbench.colorCustomizations": {
        
        "[Default High Contrast]": {
            "editor.foreground": "#000",
            "activityBar.background": "#111",
            "sideBar.background": "#000",
            "tab.activeBackground": "#000",
            "editor.background": "#000",
            "editorGutter.background": "#111",
            "statusBar.background": "#111"
        }
    },

Unfortunately, nothing has worked. Do you know how to fix this?

Posted 16-Aug-23 19:34pm

Patrick Tang 2023

Updated 17-Aug-23 7:38am

Deeksha Shenoy

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Graeme_Grant · Answer 1 · 2023-08-16T23:22:00

Solution 1

Check your Theme: File > Preferences > Theme > Color Theme

The other is File > Preferences > settings > Workbench > Appearance, then Color Theme, Preferred Dark Color Theme, and Preferred High Contrast Color Theme.

I have mine set to "Dark Modern", "Dark Modern", and "Dark High Contrast".

Posted 16-Aug-23 23:22pm

Graeme_Grant

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Patrick Tang 2023 18-Aug-23 14:47pm

Thanks for your suggestion. I have tried this method, but it didn't work.
I have fixed by installing GlassIt-VSC, then press Ctr+Alt+X to minimize transparency.

Patrick Tang 2023 · Answer 2 · 2023-08-18T08:46:00

Solution 2

I have fixed by installing GlassIt-VSC, then press Ctr+Alt+X to minimize transparency.

Posted 18-Aug-23 8:46am

Patrick Tang 2023

Updated 18-Aug-23 9:05am