diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -289,10 +289,14 @@ max_width = 700
 max_height = 500
 
 
+# Visual adjustments
 [formatting]
 # how bibliography references should be displayed
 bib_ref_display = '{{number}}'
 
+# the chosen theme for the document
+# one of: GithubLight, SolarizedLight, OceanLight, SolarizedDark, OceanDark
+theme = 'GithubLight'
 
 # custom metadata
 # String -> String Mappings