# Index : Tools Menu Preferences Options

The Preferences Window allows the user to configure portions of PCGen’s user experience and rules handling. The preference options have been organized into the following 5 categories:

The Character Preferences allow the user to change character/monster creation and advancement settings.

The Appearance Preferences allow the user to change the usability and appearance of PCGen.

The PCGen Preferences allow the user to configure how/what information is output to the user.

The Game Mode/Campaign Preferences identify the gamemode that will be used when creating a new gamemode.

The Plugin Preferences. allow the user to determine which plugins are loaded with PCGen.

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