Scrivener 3 Windows Beta Theme for Steam Deck

As a writer, I was excited to try out Scrivener on my Steam Deck, but I ran into some initial issues with the default Dark Theme. The text was difficult to read, and certain elements like the word count and comments were invisible. This made it challenging to focus on my writing.

After some experimentation, I found that switching from the Dark Theme to the Light Theme in the System Settings resolved this issue. With the correct theme selected, I was able to open Scrivener and access my work-in-progress.

Before getting started with Scrivener, I also needed to install it on my Steam Deck. I used an AppImage, which was a straightforward process assuming basic Linux terminal knowledge. If you're not familiar with installing programs using the terminal, there are alternative methods available. For example, some users have successfully installed Scrivener using Wine or the default Proton compatibility layer on Steam Deck.

However, as I'm still using version 1.9 of Scrivener, I decided to explore other options. I discovered that an older beta Linux version of Scrivener was available for download. This allowed me to bypass the need to install a new compatibility layer and mess with dependencies.

One issue I encountered was that Dropbox wouldn't open URI links in the browser. Thanks to an anonymous review, I found that running the command 'systemctl restart -user xdg-desktop-portal' in the terminal resolved this problem. This restarts the service that allows programs to launch other programs, allowing Dropbox to open URIs correctly.

Overall, getting Scrivener 3 Windows beta theme up and running on my Steam Deck required some trial and error, but it was worth the effort. With the correct theme selected and the necessary dependencies in place, I was able to focus on my writing without any issues.

Scrivener 3 windows beta theme