Theming List Forms

When editing custom list forms, the EnableTheming option in the Behavior section of the DFWP Tag Properties task pane, shown in Figure 25.72, is different to the SharePoint site theme and is a legacy of ASP.NET 2.0 theming. By default, list form dialogs in SharePoint are themed with the current site’s theme. For further information on SharePoint themes and applying themable CSS, see Chapter 18, “SharePoint Themes and Themable CSS: The Icing on the Cake.”

Figure 25.72 Legacy theming option in Data Form Tag Properties.

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Customizing CSS on a per-list form basis, or adding inline CSS, is not recommended if you plan on using themes ...

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