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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
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Open VisualStyleBuilder
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Export the built-in themes in a specific folder by selecting
File>>Export Built-in Themes. -
Load a desired theme from the just exported files by selecting
File>>Open Package. -
Expand RadAutoCompleteBox and select the
TokenizedTextBlockElement.
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Open the
Edit Repository Itemdialog and change the BackCokor:
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The BackColor is now changed:

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