Preference
Updated: 01/31/2023 by Computer Hope
Preference may refer to any of the following:
1. In general, a preference is an option or setting that is preferred. For example, someone may have a preference for using a PC over an Apple computer.
2. With a service or computer software, Preferences are options or a setting that allow users to configure the product works. For example, a program may allow users to set the preference to how they want the layout of a program to display. The preferences section may also have more advanced options, labeled as Advanced Preferences or Product Preferences.
Note
Preferences is synonymous with Settings and Options and may even be a category of one of these sections.
Tip
If you're looking for Firefox advanced preferences, see our about:config page.