OOTB24: Salesforce UI Upgrade How to Turn on SLDS 2 Themes and Its Benefits || SFDC out of the Box
In this video, we explore how to enable SLDS 2.0 themes in Salesforce and why they matter for both admins and developers. You’ll learn how the Cosmos theme, custom themes, and the new styling architecture give you more control over UI branding and create a modern experience for users.
We’ll walk through the steps to activate the theme, understand how the new design system works under the hood, and look at real benefits you’ll notice right away.
What you’ll learn
✔ What SLDS 2.0 is and why Salesforce redesigned the theming architecture
✔ How to enable the Cosmos theme in your Salesforce org
✔ How custom themes help apply company branding (logos, banners, colors)
✔ How the new decoupled CSS architecture makes UI customizations easier
✔ How styling hooks + CSS variables improve flexibility
✔ Why SLDS 2 is more future-proof and admin-friendly
💡 Key Highlights Covered
Cosmos Theme:
A refreshed UI with circular elements, cleaner typography, modern colors, and a smoother overall experience.
Custom Themes:
Build and activate themes tailored to your brand without code.
Decoupled CSS Architecture:
SLDS 2 separates core structure from styling so UI updates no longer break customizations.
Styling Hooks:
Use global hooks and CSS variables to control colors, spacing, and component look—more control with less effort.
Admin-Friendly Branding:
Apply logos, banners, and color palettes using clicks instead of code.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
00:32 – How to Enable SLDS 2 in Salesforce
01:51 – Activate
03:25 – Benefits of SLDS 2
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