Use the options on the Errors tab to set preferences for the display of error messages.

The current font for messages is shown in each font message box. To open the Windows Font dialog to modify font attributes, click the appropriate command button.
Informational messages identify situations that are not critical.
Warning messages identify serious but not critical conditions that might require further investigation by the user.
Error messages indicate critical conditions and interrupt the current action. A problem that is presented in an error message must be addressed before the attempted action can proceed. Error messages are typically displayed in the message bar at the bottom of the dialog, although they are sometimes displayed in pop-up dialogs.
The maximum number of lines (3 - 9) to display in the message bar for any type of message.
Select to hide the message bar when no messages are displayed. If you clear the check box, the message bar remains at the bottom of each editor or dialog.