editable preferences, keyboard shortcuts, and tag libraries.             Using the Preferences Window Although Dreamweaver offers numerous methods for workflow customization, in reality, everything begins with the Preferences window. Available by choosing the Preferences option from the Edit menu (see Figure 5.1), the Preferences window includes numerous categories for fine-tuned workflow customization. Figure 5.1. The Preferences window includes numerous categories for fine-tuned workflow customization. [View full size image]   As you can see from Figure 5.1, everything from how you interact with the Document window to how code is written in Code view can be customized from this window. A complete list includes: Setting general preferences for Dreamweaver Optimizing the workspace for accessible page design Setting code-coloring preferences Setting code-formatting options Setting code hints preferences Setting code-rewriting preferences Setting copy-and-paste preferences Setting CSS (styles) preferences Defining a file compare program Setting file types and external editors Setting font preferences for Dreamweaver display Setting highlighting preferences Setting invisible elements preferences Setting layer preferences Setting preferences for Layout mode Setting options for new document creation Setting preferences for previewing in browsers Setting site preference options Setting status bar preferences Setting validator preferences NOTE Most Dreamweaver categories can be accessed from specific panels and windows while you're working. For instance, because the Preview in Browser category allows you to set external browsers to use for previewing web pages, it can be accessed directly by selecting the Edit Browser List option from the Preview in Browser icon menu in the Document bar. Most of the categories you see in the Preferences window function that way. It's simply a matter of convenience to select the Preferences option from the Edit menu.   Let's discuss each of these preferences with more detail; I'm sure that you will find some preferences that you'll want to customize to improve the way you work with Dreamweaver. The General Category