Customizing the Development Environment

You can change the appearance and behavior of the integrated development environment (IDE) in many ways. The customization techniques described in this section are easily and non-programmatically implemented. See "Related Sections" for topics documenting the more extensive and complex environmental modifications that can be made to your working space.

In this Section

Customizing the Editor's Features and Options

Details for changing the appearance of the editor, the text it displays, and how to create editor shortcuts.

Customizing Shortcut Keys

The steps involved in creating your own shortcut key combinations for commonly used commands.

Customizing Toolbars

Instructions for adding and customizing the appearance of toolbars.

Accessibility Options

Ways to make it easier to view and manage elements of the IDE.

Related Sections

Window Management

Descriptions of windows layout options, window types, and techniques for conserving space in the IDE.

Arranging Windows

Step-by-step instructions for re-positioning user interface elements in the IDE.

Customize Dialog Box

Descriptions of the functional features of the dialog box that customize the content and format of your toolbars.