Colors (Tool Palette)
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Tools > Options > Environment Options > Tool Palette > Colors
Use this dialog box to change the colors of the Tool Palette.
| Item | Category | Description |
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Color schemes |
Lists predefined color combinations. Select a color scheme from the drop-down list to display it immediately in the Tool Palette.You cannot modify the default color schemes; however, you can select a color scheme and change any of the colors associated with it to create your own unnamed color scheme. | |
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Base color |
Category colors |
Specifies the color used for the category window background. |
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Text Color |
Category colors |
Specifies the color used for the category captions. |
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Gradient color |
Category colors |
Specifies the color used for shading the Base color. |
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Gradient direction |
Category colors |
Specifies whether the Gradient color shading around the category captions is vertical or horizontal. |
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Normal color |
Button colors |
Specifies the color used for the button background. |
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Selected color |
Button colors |
Specifies the color used for the background of a button when it is selected and highlighted. |
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Hot color |
Button colors |
Specifies the color used for the button when you hover the mouse over the button. |
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Base color |
Background colors |
Specifies the color used for the frame around each category window. |
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Gradient color |
Background colors |
Specifies the color used to shade the frame around each category window. |
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Gradient direction |
Background colors |
Specifies whether the Gradient color shading in the category items window is vertical or horizontal. |
Tip: As you change options in this dialog box, the Tool Palette is automatically updated to show the result of the changes.