# 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
Options | Description
--- | ---
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

Makefile Editor Folding Tab Options
Options | Description
--- | ---
Enable folding when opening a new editor | If enabled, activate folding when a new Makefile editor is opened.

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