[Yandex Cloud documentation](../../../index.md) > [Yandex DataLens](../../index.md) > Dashboards > Step-by-step guides > Appearance customization options > Configuring dashboard background

# Setting up a dashboard background in Yandex DataLens

You can set up a dashboard background for the light and dark theme individually.

To set up a dashboard background, follow these steps:


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If you use the new DataLens object model with [workbooks and collections](../../workbooks-collections/index.md):

1. In the left-hand panel, select ![collections](../../../_assets/console-icons/rectangles-4.svg) **Collections and workbooks**.
1. Open the workbook you need and select an object.

Proceed with this guide from Step 2.

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1. In the left-hand panel, click ![image](../../../_assets/console-icons/layout-cells-large.svg) **Dashboards** and select the dashboard you need. If you do not have a dashboard, [create one](create.md).
1. In the top-right corner, click **Edit**.
1. At the top of the screen, click ![image](../../../_assets/console-icons/gear.svg). The settings window will open on the right.
1. Under **Appearance**, select the dashboard theme to configure the background for:

   * ![image](../../../_assets/console-icons/sun.svg): Light theme.
   * ![image](../../../_assets/console-icons/moon.svg): Dark theme.

1. Set a background for the dashboard. Do it by clicking the **Widget background** input field and selecting one of the presets or specifying the color in hexadecimal format.
1. In the top-right corner of the dashboard edit window, click **Save**.