make gvim 7.2 background black

Question

I am sick and tired of the white background when I edit c/c++/etc code. I want the black backround. that is what I currently have in my .vimrc file in regard to coloring. Please help me change it:

if !has('gui_running')
 set t_Co=8 t_md=

highlight NORMAL  ctermbg=black ctermfg=white

thanks

Answer 1

:help colorscheme

For example:

:colorscheme torte

Or, find a color scheme you like at vim.org.

Answer 2

Depending on your colorscheme, the following command might work (it does depend on the colorscheme).

:set background=dark