#### To change the background colors used

1. Select Edit | Preferences | Edit Window Colors from the menu bar. The Color Editor dialog box opens.

2. Click the Auto Preview check box. This allows you to preview your changes inside the Edit window as you make them.

3. Simply click the Edit button for the background or highlight color from the Background Color area. A Color selection box will appear.

4. Select the new color, or customize a color by selecting the Define Custom Colors button.

5. Click the OK button. The Color selection box will close.

6. When finished defining your colors, click the Apply button to see the changes without closing the Colors dialog box.

7. Click the OK button to apply the changes and close the Color Editor dialog box.

The color changes will immediately be made.