Code Editor preferences

Set preferences for the Code Editor.

Select Tools >> Preferences, Code Editor to access Code Editor preferences.

Shortcut keys can be customized with Tools >> Preferences, User Interface, Accelerators.

VI Mode Settings

Table 1. VI Mode Settings options
Option Description
Open file with VI mode editing check box If checked, the behavior of the editor is modified to behave like a UNIX™ editor.

Diff Mode Settings

Table 2. Diff Mode Settings options
Option Description
Default diff mode combobox Set the default diff mode. This is the mode in which Code Editor will open files. This mode has no effect when comparing two files on disk; dual pane will always be opened in this case.
No diff
Open in normal editing mode.
Single pane
Open in diff mode in a single pane view.
Single pane with deleted blocks
Open in single pane with deleted blocks highlighted.
Dual pane
Open in two panes with the base file on the left and the file to compare on the right.