# Properties Files Editor

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

Syntax Coloring specifies how Java source code is rendered. Note that general text editor settings such as the background color can be configured on the general 'Text Editors' preference pages.

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