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Difference between "Gtk+ theme" and "Current theme" entries in Gnome Tweak Tool

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As you can see below, Adwaita is selected both as the Gtk+ theme, and the Current theme.

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What is the difference? Also, some themes are available as "current" and others as Gtk+ ones.

Also, why do some themes change just some aspects, e.g. most that I install manually don't affect window borders.

What should I use to "fully" set a theme?

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answered 3 Years ago antoccasiona · Accepted Answer

What is the difference? Also, some themes are available as "current" and others as Gtk+ ones.

To me this is a bug because, as it is it confuses the user. The menu labeled GTK Theme is the theme that is applied to change the overall look of the windows and the one labeled Current Theme is the theme of the window borders, I believe it was previously (and properly) called Windows Theme.

Also, why do some themes change just some aspects, e.g. most that I install manually don't affect window borders.

What should I use to "fully" set a theme?

Most themes include the GTK theme and a window border to go along with it, to change it you have to select it from Gnome Tweak Tool.