# Settings

Appearance, behavior, Pro access, and app-level screens.

## [What this covers](/content/docs/help/settings#what-this-covers/index.html)

Global app settings and what each one affects.

## [Settings options](/content/docs/help/settings#settings-options/index.html)

| Setting                     | Options or action                             | Default    | Notes                                                        |
|-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------|------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| Theme mode                  | `system`, `dark`, `light`                    | `system`   | Follows OS preference when set to `system`                   |
| Auto-close menus            | `on` or `off`                               | `true`     | Closes open action menus automatically                       |
| Haptics                     | `on` or `off`                               | `true`     | Most noticeable on supported iOS hardware                    |
| Randomize new images        | `on` or `off`                               | `true`     | Overridden when a default style preset is set                |
| Shotwell Pro                | Open upgrade or billing management           | n/a        | Visible when billing is enabled in the current build         |
| Restore purchases            | Re-check existing App Store purchases        | n/a        | Useful if Pro access does not appear automatically            |
| About Shotwell              | Open About screen                            | n/a        | Shows release notes, local stats, and support links         |

## [How settings interact](/content/docs/help/settings#how-settings-interact/index.html)

- If a default style preset is set, randomize behavior is overridden.
- Haptics setting is most relevant on iOS hardware that supports it.
- Auto-close behavior affects editor trays such as export and preset surfaces.

## [Notes](/content/docs/help/settings#notes/index.html)

- Theme choice changes the app chrome, but system accessibility and OS display settings still affect the final appearance.
- About Shotwell includes release history, support links, and local install stats such as images loaded and edits made.

### [Good default setup for most users](/content/docs/help/settings#good-default-setup-for-most-users/index.html)

- Keep auto-close on.
- Keep haptics on.
- Disable randomize only if you want strict visual consistency.