Can I change the color scheme for quickbooks online? I'm not feeling the Gray/White look.

Hello htcgas,

Currently, we're unable customize how QuickBooks Online platform looks like. This idea is interesting and I'd recommend letting our Product Development Team know about this. You can click the Gear icon in the upper-right corner and select Feedback. Once you submit your suggestion, they'll put this into consideration for future product improvements.

Thanks for sharing y our ideas with and please don't hesitate to let us know if you need anything else.

Hi,

 I hate this too...  I'm already missing the colors from the desktop version...  Makes it easier to distinguish between different accounts.

Agreed. It's disappointing that such brand as QB hasn't implemented this option so far as if we lived in 20th century.

We have more than 1 company's accounts under our care, therefore the different color scheme will greatly help us in differentiating the companies. Sometimes we made mistake entering the data of another company because they all look the same.

Please give this feature some serious thoughts.

Thanks

Thanks for sharing your voice with us here in the Community, @Caroline2019.

I hear you and realize the importance of changing the different color schemes to recognize your accounts. QuickBooks is committed to developing simple, intuitive software that includes new features based largely on the preferences we received from customers.

That being said, I'll route you over to the best avenue where you can see our news and updates about developments on our platform and stay up-to-date with the latest events, meetups, and releases. Please visit our Intuit Developer Forum. 

Your patience while this matter is being assessed is much appreciated. 

If you ever have questions or need anything, I'm just a few clicks away. Wishing you all the best!

Not only did this change in background stop logging my mileage because I'm assuming there was an update, but after spending time going through all the settings, I cannot change the colors back. This is horrible. You cannot read the fonts underneath everything. What a horrible update. Might actually just pay an accountant after this. So annoying

Did you get this in Beta? I've looked all over for the option and can't find it in QBO. 

Hey QBO, is this an option now?

Let me know, please. 

Hi eve3.

Thanks for dropping by this afternoon, at this time, the feature hasn't been added. I will submit it to our development team, to see if we can get it added in a near future update. In the meantime, keep an eye out for updates and new releases, like this type of customization, at the QuickBooks Blog.

If you have any other questions, feel free to post here. Thank you and have a nice afternoon.

Another option to the colors is if you could see the company name at the top of the screen in every window.  When entering checks and invoices, the whole screen fills with that item and you cannot see which company you're working in.  Thanks :)

Ok so it is now August 2022 and requests to change the color scheme has been an issue for over 2 years. Why is it not getting changed. The Black and White version gives those sensitive to migraines limited ability to work on the platform. Its so bright it literally brings on headaches and I am just learning to use it because our company is switching from desktop to online. Please make this update - we are in the 20th century - its a computer program. Lets get with it!

Having the option to change the color scheme of your QuickBooks Online (QBO) company will surely lessen the unwanted difficulty when navigating the program, @woodb. I'm here to provide information about this process.

I appreciate you sharing details about the reason why you need to change the program's color scheme. However, the option to do so is currently unavailable. As of the moment, you can only switch the background to dark mode. Let me guide you on how:

1. In your QBO company file, navigate to the Gear icon.
2. Next, select Theme under the Your Company section.
3. From there. toggle the switch button to On to enable the dark mode. See screenshot for reference.

For more information, feel free to check this article: Overall appearance and behaviors using dark mode.

You might also want to consider sending feedback to our product developers to request the addition of this feature. Rest assured that they are bound to improve the program's capability to suit your business needs. Here's how:

1. In your QBO account, go to the Gear icon.
2. Then, select Feedback.
3. Next, enter your comments or product suggestions and click Next to submit feedback.

Once submitted, check out our QuickBooks Online Feature Requests page to track the status of your request. 

I'm always here in the Community to help with any of your QuickBooks concerns. Also, I'd love to know updates on how the recommendations work for you. Please don't hesitate to add a comment below. Have a good one and take care always.

No thank you, I tried the dark view and it is worse than the bright white view.  

The request for more themes is more than a personal preference.

I currently manage 3 companies through QBO, the different color theme is to quickly identify the different companies. As I have to switch between the companies, sometimes I would forget which books I am accessing because they all look the same. 

The extra feature will greatly enhance user experience and encourage freelance accountants to recommend their clients to use QBO

Hi, Caroline.

I understand that you need to modify the color themes in QuickBooks Online (QBO) to identify your company files quickly. The option of changing the program colors is not yet available. The good news is that our engineers are working nonstop to enhance the product and deliver the best experiences for all QuickBooks users.

At this time, I'd recommend sending this idea to our product developer team. This way, they'll know how useful this feature is for your business and consider it in future updates.

Here's how:

1. Sign in to your QBO account.
2. Go to the Gear icon at the top, then Feedback.
3. Enter your comments or product suggestions.
4. Hit Next.

Once done, your valuable suggestion goes to our designated team to help improve your experience in QBO. You can track feature requests through the QuickBooks Online Feature Requests website.

If you want to switch your display background to dark mode, see this article as your reference: Overall appearance and behaviors using dark mode.

Let me know if you have other questions about QuickBooks' display preferences. I'm always here to help. Have a good one!

I totally agree!!
I have been using QB for many years but the online version is quite literally giving me a headache.

Why is the grey/white colouring so indistinct? it is almost impossible to read the information on screen.

Users have been reporting this issue for over two years and it still hasn't been addressed!

Giving the coloured screen back would be great but why not just change the density of the black/grey to make it readable??

Usability should be considered before fashionability.

If this is giving users the best experience i wonder about your business practice. I have been using QB for many years but the online version is quite literally giving me a headache.

Why is the grey/white colouring so indistinct? it is almost impossible to read the information on screen.

Users have been reporting this issue for over two years and it still hasn't been addressed!

Giving the coloured screen back would be great but why not just change the density of the black/grey to make it readable??

Usability should be considered before fashionability.

Quickbooks online is a complete disaster. 

The lack of color scheme choice is just the tip of the iceberg. The entire program is a huge downgrade from the desktop version. The lack of ability to customize invoices, PO’s etc is horrendous. Currently looking for an alternative program after being forced to switch from desktop to qbonline. 

Completely agree.  We were also forced to switch from Desktop to Online, and the Online version is a *huge* downgrade.  Things that were easy to do in the Desktop version are exceedingly difficult to do in the Online version.  And some things that were simple to do like creating custom invoice templates in Desktop are simply not available (or extremely limited to the point of being useless).  The Desktop version was very intuitive to use.  In the Online version, I am constantly having to resort to Google to find out how to do something that was very easy to do in Desktop.  And it is not just a case of getting used to a new program, as a Google search usually confirms that what was easy to do in Desktop is not an option at all in Online.  Online is a terrible program, and most definitely not worth the extra expense that we are now forced to pay over the Desktop version.

Please give us the option of changing color schemes.  We are appalled at the way our clients are all being forced out of quickbooks desktop, which for many is a much better solution, and there are things that could be done to make it easier.

Thanks,

Carlos

I agree. I have get headaches working on this platform they MADE us change to. It it TERRIBLE and Intuit and QB have done nothing about it since the original complaints in 2019. They have even stopped responding to posts...what does that tell us?  The learning curve from QB Desktop to QB Online is also a pain. They are too busy advertising their products to address the issues stated in the forum. Its been 4 years since the first post I read and nothing, nada, zero, zip, zilch has been done! AND we have to pay for this ISH?! I too am looking for something else to use because this is ridiculous! Please post any suggestions.

can we just get rid of the bright multi colors banners trying to sell us stuff . very distracting and not professional at all 

They say to send leave feedback, however QB does not care.  They have our money; we can't switch back to the desktop and they will not change anything.  I have left feedback regarding the color and horrible gray/white giving me headaches.  For two years it has not changed anything.  I have left feedback regarding the vendor contact name printing on checks in the address line along with the company name - this has been an issue for years.  They do not care!!!!  Do not hold your breath.