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   *  copy all of the files into your `~/.vim` directory
 
 
+# Using a Theme
+
+Once installed, use  `:AirlineTheme <theme>` to set the theme, e.g. `:AirlineTheme simple`
+
+To set in .vimrc, use `let g:AirlineTheme='<theme>'`, e.g. `let g:AirlineTheme='simple'`
+
+
 # Contribution Guidelines
 
 ## New themes