# Settings Menu

### Settings Menu <img src="https://3784186061-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F5NTeqxfMEXoI7Qj5TlH5%2Fuploads%2FOLhEa7HnFB6qpk4UVNVU%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=727dfd1a-4a5f-4483-b367-bbfa60696941" alt="" data-size="line">

**Shortcut: Ctrl + ,**

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The settings available at the top of the preferences pane enable the user to load, save, and save default preferences.

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### **Loaded Preferences File**

Displays the path to the preferences file from which the current preferences were loaded.

* **Load:** Allows the selection of a new preferences .pxt file.
* **Save As:** Allows the current preferences to be saved as a new .pxt file.

### **Default Preferences**

* **Load:** Allows previously specified default preferences to be selected and loaded.
* **Save As Default:** Allows the current preferences to be saved as a new set of default preferences.