PSU Mahara: How to Change the Theme (Background Color) of a Page

Summary

This article will help users learn how to change the theme of a page in Mahara this is for any students, faculty, or staff who use Mahara. 

 

How-To

Task: This article will help users learn how to change the theme of a page in Mahara. 

 

Instructions

  • Login to myPortal

  • Search for Mahara ePortfolio.  

  • Click on Mahara - You will now be looking at your Mahara Dashboard Page.

  • Click the Main Menu in the upper right corner.

Mahara Welcome Screen

  • Click the Portfolio down arrow to expand to see all portfolio options

Description of options on the home page in Mahara

  • Click the Pages and Collections title

Pages and Collections and Modifications

  • Click the Page title or the three dots in the lower right corner of the page block to open the page

Menu items and how to change and edit

  • Click "Pencil Edit" icon in the upper right corner of the page to go into edit mode for the page

Pencil edit icon in Mahara

  • Click the down arrow to select a Theme. Note: if you have a collection you must change the theme on all pages

Theme selection drop down.

Outcome

Users will know how to change the theme of a page in Mahara. 

 

Need additional help?

Visit the Technology Help Desk to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.  

 

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