---
title: "Understanding Template Options"
description: "Easily disable dark mode on V5 templates: Go to Settings > Brand, select template, toggle toption."
url: "https://support.helpdocs.io/article/nenw1tlbgy-toggling-dark-mode-on-v5-templates"
category: "Customizing your HelpDocs"
updated_at: "2026-04-28T14:58:01Z"
---

# Understanding Template Options

Our V5 templates come packed with customization options that let you fine-tune your Knowledge Base's appearance and functionality.

Whether you want to toggle dark mode, adjust authorship display, manage feedback options, or switch up your header styling, V5 templates give you the control you need.

Here's how to access and configure all the Template Options for your V5 template.

### How to Access Template Options

Follow these steps to customize your V5 template:

1. Head to **Settings** > **Brand**
2. Under **Template**, select any V5 template from the dropdown
3. Hit **Save Changes**
4. Once saved, you'll see **Template Options** appear underneath the template selector
5. Configure any of the available options (detailed below)
6. Hit **Save Changes** again

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### Available Template Options

Your V5 template comes with these customization options:

| Template Option        | Description                                                                                                                                                                     |
|------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Toggle Dark Mode**   | Enable or disable the automatic dark mode feature. When disabled, your Knowledge Base will always display in light mode, giving you consistent styling that matches your brand. |
| **Disable Authorship** | Hide author information from your articles. This creates a cleaner look when you prefer not to show who wrote each piece of content.                                            |
| **Disable Feedback**   | Remove the feedback widgets from your articles. Use this when you have alternative feedback collection methods or want to streamline the reading experience.                    |
| **Solid Header Color** | Switch from the default gradient header to a solid color. This gives your Knowledge Base a more minimalist appearance and can better match your brand colors.                   |

The dark mode setting here is different from the dark mode preference in your HelpDocs dashboard. To learn about changing your personal dashboard dark mode setting, check out [Setting Your Dark Mode Preference](/article/qkq5gt8snp-setting-your-dark-mode-preference).

That's it! Mix and match these options to create the perfect look and feel for your Knowledge Base 🎨