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Themes

Updated on Jan 8, 2026

This help article will demonstrate a step by step tutorial how to customize the ControlDefault theme for RadAutoCompleteBox

  1. Open VisualStyleBuilder

  2. Export the built-in themes in a specific folder by selecting File >> Export Built-in Themes.

  3. Load a desired theme from the just exported files by selecting File >> Open Package.

  4. Expand RadAutoCompleteBox and select the TokenizedTextBlockElement. WinForms RadAutoCompleteBox VisualStyleBuilder

  5. Open the Edit Repository Item dialog and change the BackCokor: WinForms RadAutoCompleteBox Edit Repository Item

  6. The BackColor is now changed: WinForms RadAutoCompleteBox BackColor Changed

The following article shows how you can use the new theme: Using Custom Themes.

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