High Contrast Mode
Respects macOS High Contrast. Sharper borders, stronger text, automatic adaptation.
Questions this answers
- High contrast terminal macOS accessibility
- Terminal respects macOS accessibility display settings
- Enhanced contrast terminal emulator low vision
How it works
When macOS High Contrast mode is enabled in System Settings, Chau7 automatically enhances its visual presentation. Borders around windows, tabs, split panes, and UI controls become more prominent with higher-contrast colors. Text rendering shifts to prioritize contrast over aesthetics, ensuring every character is maximally distinguishable from its background.
The high contrast adaptation applies to both the terminal content area and all chrome elements. Selection highlighting, cursor visibility, focus rings, and interactive controls all receive enhanced contrast treatment. Theme colors are adjusted to maintain readability without completely overriding your chosen color scheme.
Why it matters
Low-vision developers and anyone working in challenging lighting conditions benefit from enhanced contrast. Chau7 respects the macOS High Contrast setting and automatically adjusts borders, text weight, and UI element contrast. No manual theme switching required.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to configure high contrast separately in Chau7?
No. Chau7 automatically detects the macOS High Contrast accessibility setting and adapts its rendering. No per-app configuration is needed.
Does high contrast mode affect my theme?
Theme colors are adjusted to improve contrast while preserving the overall character of your chosen scheme. The goal is readability enhancement, not a complete visual override.