# Change the system icon style used by CubbyPad

The Icon style row links to the macOS appearance setting for Default, Dark, Clear or Tinted app icons.

Last updated 26 October 2026

## Follow these steps

1. Open Settings › Grid and find Icon style.

1. Read the current style shown by CubbyPad.

1. Choose Change… to open the relevant system settings.

1. Review the system-wide effect before selecting a different style.

## What to expect

CubbyPad follows the style selected for the Mac. This control is a route to the macOS preference rather than a private override applied only inside one launcher folder.

CubbyPad’s Dot and Smoked icon packs are a different feature and affect the launcher itself. Decide whether you want a Mac-wide icon style or a CubbyPad-only pack before changing either setting.

## If the result is different

If the grid differs from your expectation, inspect both Icon style and Icon Pack. Return to Apps’ Own Icons when comparing the system’s artwork with a launcher pack. Keep labels visible until you recognize the changed icons comfortably.

For the broader walkthrough, read [change the look of cubbypad](https://cubbypad.com/guides/customize/).

## Related answers.

[### Enable the Dot icon pack

Choose Dot under Grid › Icon Pack to draw apps in a lit-dot style inside CubbyPad.

Read answer ↗](https://cubbypad.com/help/dot-icon-pack/)[### Enable the Smoked icon pack

Choose Smoked under Grid › Icon Pack for silver artwork on dark glass in CubbyPad’s grid.

Read answer ↗](https://cubbypad.com/help/smoked-icon-pack/)[### Return to apps’ own icons

Choose Apps’ Own Icons in the Icon Pack menu to stop using Dot or Smoked artwork in the launcher.

Read answer ↗](https://cubbypad.com/help/original-app-icons/)

Source: https://cubbypad.com/help/system-icon-style/