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(In this example, it’s the Ubuntu Linux loader, which is further identified by text as EFI\buntu\\grubx64.efi from ESP .) This display is dominated by the central set of OS tags (icons), which in this example includes tags for an unknown Linux distribution, Ubuntu, macOS, and Windows.
How to create a new background image in rEFInd?
You can create a new background image and logo by placing an image file in rEFInd’s main directory and passing its filename to rEFInd with the banner option in refind.conf. If the image is smaller than the screen, the color in the top-left pixel of the image will be used for the rest of the display.
What are the comments in the rEFInd configuration file?
Both sections include configuration lines and comment lines, the latter being denoted by a leading hash mark ( # ). rEFInd ignores comment lines, so you can add explanatory text. The default configuration file includes numerous comments explaining each of the options.
How to change the size of icons in rEFInd?
You can adjust the sizes of icons by using the big_icon_size and small_icon_size tokens in refind.conf. These tokens adjust the size of the first-row OS and second-row tool icons, respectively. The big_icon_size option also indirectly sets the disk-type badge size; badges have sides that are 1/4 the size of OS icons.
Why are there so many boot options in rEFInd?
The default configuration file includes numerous comments explaining each of the options. A common complaint among rEFInd users is that rEFInd displays too many boot options. This problem is getting worse as OS vendors deliver more and more tools in the form of EFI programs installed on the ESP.
Is there a way to adjust rEFInd’s icons?
You can adjust rEFInd’s icons in several ways, as detailed in the Setting OS Icons section of Configuring the Boot Manager. For creating a theme, though, the following techniques are most helpful:
Is there a way to change the font in rEFInd?
If you don’t like this font, you can change it to another monospaced font by using the font token in refind.conf; however, the font file is a simple image of the font’s characters, which limits rEFInd’s font capabilities. The PNG format works best for a font. Of course, not all of these elements are likely to be included in all themes.