# Changing Font and Background

To open the appearance settings, follow these steps:

1. Open Universal Ticker.
2. Choose "Universal Ticker" > "Preferences".
3. In the "Universal Ticker" category choose "Appearance".

# Choosing a Background

There are four options for a background:

Clear
  No background is drawn at all. Text is displayed directly on top of whatever there is on the screen behind the ticker window.
Solid Color
  Click the color well to choose a color.
Gradient
  Click the gradient well to open the Gradients panel. With the Gradients panel you can create and store your own gradients.
Pattern
  Choose a pattern from the drop down menu.

Read here how to Use Your Own Pictures as a Background Pattern.

# Choosing a Font and Color for Text

Click "Choose Font" to open the Fonts panel.
In case you want to set the font to a fixed size, check "Fixed Size". Otherwise the font size will automatically be adjusted to fit the ticker window.

Click the color well to choose a text color.

For some sources you can choose a font different from the one selected here. Check the preferences for the source in question.

# Edges

You can choose between straight, fading and rounded vertical edges for the ticker window.

## Related Topics

Adjusting Ticker Position and Size

Ignoring Mouse Clicks

Creating Gradients