SNOW-CAD Designing interfaces and user experiences Practice Question
Which TWO approaches are valid for applying custom theming to Service Portal? (Choose two.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Applying a custom LESS file via Theme and Branding
Modifying Bootstrap CSS directly is not upgrade-safe. Overwriting widget CSS via instance options is not a global theming approach. The correct methods are using the Theme and Branding module and applying custom LESS files.
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Applying a custom LESS file via Theme and Branding
Why this is correct
Correct: Custom LESS files allow advanced styling while maintaining upgradeability.
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Overwriting widget CSS via widget instance options
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: This is for widget-specific styling, not global theming.
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Modifying the Bootstrap CSS directly
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Direct modifications can be overwritten during upgrades.
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Using the CSS Variable Editor in UI Builder
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: CSS Variable Editor is for UI Builder components, not Service Portal theming.
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Using the Theme and Branding module
Why this is correct
Correct: This is the standard way to manage portal themes.
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