You use this panel to customize the look and feel of the IDE.
You can set the following options:
| Element | Description | 
|---|---|
| Preferrred Look and Feel | Select a look and feel option from the list. The IDE uses platform-specific user interface components if the components offer sufficient functionality. | 
| Maximize use of native look and feel | If selected, the IDE uses native user interface components (for example, native file chooser on OS X). | 
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