# Build Console preferences

You can customize the appearance of the Build Console view.

Build Console Preference Options

Always clear console before building

Select this option to clear the contents of the Console view every time you perform a build.

Open console when building

Select this option to open the Console view when you perform a build.

Bring console to top when building (if present)

Select this option to make the Console view the active window when you perform a build.

Limit console output (#lines)

Specify the maximum number of lines that can display in the Console view.

Display tab width

Specify the number of spaces for a tab.

Output text color

Customize the color of text in the Console view.

Information message text color

Customize the color of information text messages in the Console view.

Error message text color

Customize the color of error messages in the Console view.

Build overview

Defining Build Settings
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