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# ServiceNow Studio settings

# ServiceNow Studio settings {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated October 8, 2026  
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Personalize settings and preferences in ServiceNow Studio to get the most out of the application development experience.

The User profile menu in ServiceNow Studio provides access to the command palette, a list of keyboard shortcuts, preferences for theme and development style, and role elevation. Select the Settings icon ![]() in the activity bar to open this menu.

For more information about updating your preferences, see [Personalizing the ServiceNow Studio homepage](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/up~UKswb9tABRTq0Yxhtfg "Personalize your instance of ServiceNow Studio to match your preferences for development style and theme.").

## How do you open the command palette? {#servicenow-studio-settings__section_lyz_hnd_jkc}

Open the command palette from the Settings menu or by using the following keyboard shortcuts:

* Windows: Ctrl-Shift-P
* Mac: Cmd-Shift-P
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Start typing the command you want, or scroll to find and select it. Select Add to create a keyboard shortcut.

## How do you view and change keyboard shortcuts? {#servicenow-studio-settings__section_ejp_mmj_jkc}

Keyboard shortcuts speed up your work in ServiceNow Studio. Select Keyboard Shortcuts on the Settings menu to open the list.

Search or scroll through the list to see available shortcuts. Update existing shortcuts with new key commands by using the change keybinding icon ![](). Record new keyboard shortcuts by using the record keys icon ![]().

## How do you elevate your role? {#servicenow-studio-settings__section_qrh_fqr_qkc}

Elevate your role to security_admin to configure roles and access control lists (ACLs). For more information, see [Elevate your role in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/h3r2cDtm~c3YrearKSz56g "Elevate your role to security_admin in ServiceNow Studio to configure roles and access control lists (ACLs).").