A Polished macOS Theme with a Minor Issue

Oct 13, 2025 by magicalceylontours.com 7 views

Light Scheme: Submenu Indicator Changes Color to White from Level 2 Down

A Polished macOS Theme with a Minor Issue

As a long-time user of your beautiful and polished macOS themes, I'm thrilled to have been using them for several years. However, I've encountered a minor issue that I'd like to bring to your attention. This is my first issue report, and I'm confident that your team will be able to address this concern.

System Configuration

For the record, my system is running on Linux with GTK2 and GTK3, without a Desktop Environment. I'm using only openbox and lxqt-panel, but no other LxQT or Gnome shell components. This configuration might be relevant to understanding the issue, so I've included it in this report.

The Issue

The problem lies in the WhiteSur Light GTK3 theme. When navigating through a sequence of nested submenus, the right-pointing triangle that indicates the next menu is black for the first and second submenu levels. However, for all deeper levels, the indicator changes to white. This makes the indicator very hard to see on a light background. My expectation would be for the indicator to remain black for any submenu level, similar to the Adwaita theme.

Comparison with Adwaita Theme

To illustrate the issue, I've attached two media files. The first one is a recording of the Adwaita GTK3 menu, where the submenu indicator remains black for all levels. The second one is a recording of the GTK3 WhiteSur menu, where the indicator changes to white for levels deeper than two.

Adwaita

WhiteSur

Additional Observations

Aside from the WhiteSur theme, I've also noticed that the same issue occurs with your Mojave theme. I'm not sure if this issue is present in the Sierra theme as well, but I'll make sure to investigate further.

Conclusion

In conclusion, I believe that the submenu indicator should remain black for all levels, regardless of the theme used. This would improve the overall usability and visual appeal of the menu system. I'm confident that your team will be able to address this issue and provide a fix for the WhiteSur Light GTK3 theme.

Recommendations

To resolve this issue, I recommend the following:

Review the theme's CSS or styling code to identify the cause of the issue.
Update the theme's styling to ensure that the submenu indicator remains black for all levels.
Test the updated theme to ensure that the issue is resolved.

Thank You

Thank you for taking the time to read this issue report. I appreciate your attention to this matter, and I'm confident that your team will be able to provide a fix for the WhiteSur Light GTK3 theme.

System Information

Operating System: Linux
Desktop Environment: None (using only openbox and lxqt-panel)
GTK Version: GTK2 and GTK3
Theme: WhiteSur Light GTK3
Browser: Not applicable (this issue is related to the theme, not the browser)

Media Files

Adwaita GTK3 Menu: Image
WhiteSur GTK3 Menu: Image
Light Scheme: Submenu Indicator Changes Color to White from Level 2 Down - Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

As a follow-up to the issue report on the Light Scheme: Submenu Indicator Changes Color to White from Level 2 Down, I've compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers to provide more clarity on this issue.

Q: What is the issue with the submenu indicator in the WhiteSur Light GTK3 theme?

A: The issue lies in the fact that the right-pointing triangle that indicates the next menu in a sequence of nested submenus changes color to white for levels deeper than two. This makes the indicator hard to see on a light background.

Q: Why does the submenu indicator change color in the WhiteSur Light GTK3 theme?

A: The exact reason for this issue is not clear, but it's believed to be related to the theme's styling code. Further investigation is required to identify the cause of the issue.

Q: Is this issue specific to the WhiteSur Light GTK3 theme?

A: No, the same issue occurs with the Mojave theme as well. It's possible that this issue is present in other themes as well, but it's not confirmed.

Q: What is the expected behavior for the submenu indicator?

A: The expected behavior is for the submenu indicator to remain black for all levels, regardless of the theme used. This would improve the overall usability and visual appeal of the menu system.

Q: How can I report this issue?

A: You can report this issue by creating a new issue on the theme's GitHub repository or by contacting the theme's author directly.

Q: What can be done to resolve this issue?

A: To resolve this issue, the theme's styling code needs to be updated to ensure that the submenu indicator remains black for all levels. This may involve modifying the theme's CSS or using a different styling approach.

Q: Will this issue be fixed in the next update of the WhiteSur Light GTK3 theme?

A: It's difficult to say for certain, but the theme's author will likely address this issue in a future update. However, it's always best to check the theme's changelog or contact the author directly for the most up-to-date information.

Q: Can I fix this issue myself?

A: Yes, if you're comfortable with modifying the theme's styling code, you can try to fix this issue yourself. However, be aware that modifying the theme's code may void any warranties or support provided by the theme's author.

Q: What are the system requirements for this issue?

A: This issue is specific to the WhiteSur Light GTK3 theme and requires a system running Linux with GTK2 and GTK3. The issue is not related to the desktop environment or browser.

Q: Are there any workarounds for this issue?

A: Yes, one possible workaround is to use a different theme that does not exhibit this issue. Alternatively, you can try modifying the theme's styling code to fix the issue yourself.

Q: How can I stay up-to-date with the latest information on this issue?

A: You can stay up-to-date with the latest information on this issue by following the theme's GitHub repository or by contacting the theme's author directly.