This article explains how to change the visual appearance of AlignEat and what the Reduce Motion setting does.

## Color scheme

You can choose from three options in Appearance settings:

- **Auto**: the app follows your device's system setting and switches between light and dark automatically.
- **Light**: the app always uses a light background.
- **Dark**: the app always uses a dark background.

Your choice is saved on your device.

## How to change it

1. Open the app and go to Settings.
2. Tap Appearance.
3. Select Auto, Light, or Dark.

The change takes effect immediately.

## Reduce Motion

AlignEat respects the Reduce Motion setting on your device. When Reduce Motion is turned on in your device's accessibility settings, the app shows a calmer, mostly static interface. Animations are minimized throughout.

You do not set this inside AlignEat. It is controlled from your device's system accessibility settings (iOS: Settings, Accessibility, Motion; Android: Settings, Accessibility, Remove Animations).

## Good to know

- Your color scheme choice is stored on the device, not your profile. If you sign in on a new device, you will need to set it again.
- Reduce Motion is especially helpful if animations cause discomfort.
- Dark mode does not affect scan results or any dietary information.

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