<li>-Dlaf=nimbus (Java's alternative Nimbus Look and Feel)</li>
<li>-Dlaf=mac (only has an effect on OSX)</li>
<li>-Dlaf=gtk (only has an effect on Linux)</li>
+ <li>-Dlaf=metal (force Java's Metal Look and Feel, default on linux)</li>
+ <li>-Dlaf=quaqua (macOS only. Force attempt at old macOS theme)</li>
+ <li>-Dlaf=vaqua (macOS only. Force attempt at modern macOS theme)</li>
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The currently configured look and feel is logged to Jalview's console.
Once the look and feel has been changed, it will be stored in
- Jalview's .jalview_properties file for future Jalview sessions.
+ Jalview's .jalview_properties file for future Jalview sessions. This property is <strong>PREFERRED_LAF</strong> and can also be used to set the Look and feel by editing your .jalview_properties file.
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+ <!-- JAL-3608 -->Options to allow user to choose the (Swing) Look and Feel used by Jalview
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