# Color Preferences

This feature changes the color of input in a text field based on its status. To change the color preference for text input, select File > Preferences, and select Color Preferences. The following image shows the default color values:

Clicking OK saves all changes. Clicking Cancel closes the dialog and negates any changes you have made and closes the dialog. Clicking Restore Defaults brings back the default settings without closing the dialog.

- To choose a color swatch click the Swatches tab, and click a swatch. The Preview area shows the possible use of the color in a text field. Once a color has been selected, the block on the right shows the original value on the top, and the current value on the bottom. Clicking OK applies your change and closes the dialog. Clicking Cancel closes the dialog without changes. Clicking Reset restores the original value without closing the dialog.
- To set the hue, saturation, and brightness, click the HSB tab. Click a radio button to select the value to change, then use one of these methods to set the color value:
  - Click the color gradient to chose a value.
  - Use the slider to pick a color from the vertical color bar.
  - Type an integer value in the corresponding text box, or use the spinners to the right of the field to increase or decrease the value.
  Repeat this process for H, S, and B, then click OK.
- To set the Red, Green, and Blue values, click the RGB tab.
  - Pick a value using the horizontal slider.
  - Type an integer value in the corresponding text box, or use the spinners to the right of the field to increase or decrease the value.

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