# Makefile Editor preferences

Use the Makefile Editor preference panel in the Preferences window to set syntax and folding options for the Makefile editor.

Makefile Editor Syntax Options

Color

Click to set the selected syntax item to a specific color.

Bold

If enabled, set the selected syntax item to bold.

Italic

If enabled, set the selected syntax item to italic.

Makefile Editor Folding Tab Options

Enable folding when opening a new editor

If enabled, activate folding when a new Makefile editor is opened.

Build overview

Defining Build Settings
Building

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