Developers can customize syntax highlighting colors in Visual Studio without installing external themes.
Reasons for changing syntax colors include improving readability, reducing eye strain, and personal preference.
Steps to change syntax colors manually in Visual Studio include navigating to Fonts and Colors Settings under Tools > Options and customizing colors for different code elements.
Pro tips suggest using soft tones, matching syntax colors with popular color schemes, and saving settings using Visual Studio's 'Import and Export Settings' feature.