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# Customization

Customization options can be found in the Preferences dialog (**Configure > Settings** from the Console menu bar). Click on **General**, then on **Dock**. The following options are available:

* **Tab Location** – Location of the station tabs (top or bottom)
* **Page Bar Location** – Location of the page bar (top or bottom)
* **Grid Spacing** – Sets the distance between the grid dots. The " **Show Grid on Floating Pages"** will enable/disable the grid when selected.
* **Snap to Grid** – Automatically aligns stations to the nearest grid when they are moved close.
* **Show Tab Icons** – Optionally displays the icons for the station tabs. These icons indicate the panel type.
* **Show Bar Size in Tabs** – Optionally displays the bar sizes on the station tabs.
* **Show Watchlist Count** – Optionally displays the total number of instruments in a Watchlist.
* **Confirm Remove Page** – Shows a warning message when deleting a page (on by default).

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The screen shot below shows the console window with the station tabs at the bottom, page bar at the top and station tab icons, bar size, watchlist count enabled.

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## Active Tab Bar Colors

The colors for the active chart and active focus can be customized from the Preferences dialog (**Configure > Settings** from the Console menu bar). Click on the **Theme** tab, then on the **Theme** sub tab. The screen shot below shows the customized colors:

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