diff --git a/docs/user/profile-guide.md b/docs/user/profile-guide.md
index 4d690f4..ec8a27c 100644
--- a/docs/user/profile-guide.md
+++ b/docs/user/profile-guide.md
@@ -6,10 +6,10 @@ Your profile contains your account information and preferences.
 
 ### How to Update
 
-1. Click on your **username** (top-right)
-2. Select **Profile** from the dropdown
+1. Click on your **username** at the bottom of the sidebar to expand the account menu
+2. Select **Profile**
 3. Edit any fields in the "Account Information" section
-4. Click **Update Profile**
+4. Click **Save Changes**
 5. Changes take effect immediately
 
 ### Fields You Can Update
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ When you delete your account:
 1. Go to **Profile** page
 2. Scroll to "Danger Zone" (bottom of page)
 3. Click **Remove My Account**
-4. Confirm by clicking "OK" in the popup
+4. Confirm the deletion prompt
 
 **Note:** If you're the last admin, you cannot delete your account for security reasons.
 
@@ -75,10 +75,12 @@ Personalize your reading experience with different color themes.
 
 ### Quick Theme Switch
 
-1. Click the **paintbrush icon** (top-right, next to your username)
-2. Select a theme from the dropdown
+1. In the sidebar, open the **Appearance** panel (palette icon, near the bottom)
+2. Select a theme from the list; your active theme is marked with a checkmark
 3. Changes apply instantly
 
+For the full theme list and bookshelf background (wood) options, see [Themes and Wood Paneling](themes.md).
+
 ### Available Themes
 
 - **Tokyo Night** (default) - Blue/purple accents
@@ -88,9 +90,7 @@ Personalize your reading experience with different color themes.
 - **Monokai** - Classic vibrant colors
 - **One Dark Pro** - Atom editor inspired
 - **Material Dark** - Google Material Design
-- **Wood Light** - Light wood texture
-- **Wood Dark** - Dark wood texture
-- **Wood Mahogany** - Reddish-brown wood
+- **Catppuccin Mocha / Macchiato / Frappé / Latte** - Soothing pastel palettes (Latte is light)
 
 ## For Admin Users
 
diff --git a/docs/user/themes.md b/docs/user/themes.md
index 6292ef8..47e9125 100644
--- a/docs/user/themes.md
+++ b/docs/user/themes.md
@@ -18,10 +18,12 @@ Bookhoard includes multiple color themes to suit your preferences:
 
 ### Changing Your Theme
 
-1. Click the theme icon (palette) in the header
-2. Select your preferred color theme
+1. In the sidebar, open the **Appearance** panel (palette icon, near the bottom)
+2. Pick a theme from the list — each option shows its color swatch, and your active theme is marked with a checkmark
 3. Your choice is saved automatically and synced across devices
 
+On small screens, open the sidebar with the menu button in the top bar first.
+
 ## Wood Paneling
 
 Wood paneling adds texture to your dashboard bookshelf background, giving it a classic bookshelf feel.
@@ -35,10 +37,10 @@ Wood paneling adds texture to your dashboard bookshelf background, giving it a c
 
 ### Applying Wood Paneling
 
-1. Click the theme icon (palette) in the header
-2. Scroll to "Bookshelf Background" section
-3. Select your preferred wood texture
-4. Texture is applied to dashboard bookshelf only
+1. In the sidebar, open the **Appearance** panel (palette icon, near the bottom)
+2. Scroll to the **Bookshelf** section below the theme list
+3. Select your preferred wood texture (each option shows a texture swatch; **None** is the default)
+4. Texture is applied to the dashboard bookshelf background
 
 **Note:** Wood paneling is a browser preference and is not synced across devices.