# Properties Files Editor Preferences

Indicate your preferences for the Properties Files Editor settings on the Java > Properties Files Editor preference page.

Syntax coloring specifies how the content of '.properties' files rendered. Note that general text editor settings such as the background color can be configured on the general 'Text Editors' preference pages.

Properties files editor settings
Option | Description | Default
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Element | A list of elements that may be rendered with its own foreground color and style. | default colors and styles
Preview | Displays the preview of a properties file respecting the current colors and styles. | n/a