The Settings Menu

The Settings menu allows you to change the properties of the main window, such as showing/hiding toolbars, and provides access to the configuration dialogs.

SettingsShow Toolbar

When this is checked, this displays a movable toolbar containing buttons used to initiate frequently used commands. When unchecked the toolbar is hidden.

SettingsShow Statusbar

When checked, this displays a small bar at the bottom of the editor containing information about the status of the current document. When unchecked the status bar is hidden.

SettingsShow Path

When selected, this displays in the titlebar the path (its location in the file system) of the current document. When unchecked the path is hidden.

SettingsFull Screen Mode (Ctrl+Shift+F)

Toggles full screen display.

SettingsConfigure Shortcuts...

Display the familiar KDE Keyboard Shortcut Configuration Dialog. For more information on using this, see the Using and Customizing Shortcuts section of the KDE Fundamentals documentation.

SettingsConfigure Toolbars...

Display the familiar KDE Toolbar Configuration Dialog. For more information on using this, see the Customizing Toolbars section of the KDE Fundamentals documentation.

SettingsConfigure Kate...

Launch the Main Configuration Dialog