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# Personalizing the ServiceNow Studio homepage

# Personalizing the ServiceNow Studio homepage {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated October 8, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Personalize your instance of ServiceNow Studio to match your preferences for development style and theme.

## How do you reorder the activity bar? {#qs-personalizing-sn-studio-homepage__section_hjv_15k_hkc}

Drag tabs up or down to reorder them. For example, to place the Recent tab at the top, drag it to a new location.

## How do you change Build Agent and theme preferences? {#qs-personalizing-sn-studio-homepage__section_kjd_qgd_jkc}

On the General tab, Build Agent is active by default. Turn it off to continue using ServiceNow Otto for app generation.

On the Appearance tab, select Dark mode or Light mode for development.

## How do you choose a development mode? {#qs-personalizing-sn-studio-homepage__section_fkl_gpk_hkc}

Choose a development mode to control which tabs appear in the Activity bar. In the bottom left corner of the screen, select Preferences, and then select Customize activity bar.

For minimal tabs, choose Vibe (Minimal features), which includes the Apps and Changes tabs. Select Pro (Full features) to access all tabs in ServiceNow Studio, or toggle the switch on any feature for a Custom view.