Invoke the Settings command under the File menu to open the Settings dialog. The settings are few and quite self-explanatory, so we will quickly go over them.

The Hints checkbox controls the display of ToolTips when you pause the mouse over various user interface items. It is equally responsible for the ToolTips for Memo Hyperlinks, so you may want to leave it enabled.

Memo Ruler Units offers you a choice of inches or centimeters. It will be used as default unit for newly-opened Memos.

Records Open Mode has been described in the UniGrids chapter.

Time Editors Format offers you 3 options that affect how time values are displayed in Time Edit Boxes. Use System Locale is the default option which will use your Windows system settings as specified in the Time tab of the Regional Options Control Panel applet.

Toolbar Style offers a choice of 5 visual styles that affect the appearance of all toolbars and menus in Alventis.