Setting preferences for text

To change how text is displayed in the EGL editor, do as follows:

  1. Click Window > Preferences.

  2. When a list of preferences is displayed, expand Workbench, then click Colors and Fonts. The Colors and Fonts pane is displayed.

  3. Expand EGL and Editor, then click EGL Editor Text Font.

  4. To choose from a list of fonts and colors, click the Change button, then do as follows:

    1. To change the your font preferences, select a font, font style, and size from the scrollable lists.

    2. To change your color preference, select a color from the drop-down list.

    3. Select the Strikeout check box if you want a line to run through the middle of the text.

    4. Select the Underline check box if you want a line under the text.

    5. You can see a preview of your selections in the Sample box. When you are finished making your selections, click OK.

  5. To use the default operating system font, click the Use System Font button.

  6. To use the default workbench font, click the Reset button.

  7. To set the font for all editors (not just the EGL editor) to the default workbench font, click the Restore Defaults button.

  8. To save your changes, click Apply or (if you are finished setting preferences) click OK.

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