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Introducing the ABL GUI Designer : Reference : Object Palette : Palette context menu
 
Palette context menu
Right-clicking on the Palette displays the Palette context menu. This menu has the following options:
Resize
Resizes the Palette pane. Select Resize, drag the Palette to resize it, and click to release.
Dock On
Determines the docking position of the Palette. You can dock the Palette to the right-side or left-side of the design canvas.
Layout
Changes the layout of the controls in the Palette. The Layout options are:
*Columns - Displays the controls on the Palette in a column layout.
*List - Displays the controls on the Palette in a list layout.
*Icons Only - Displays the controls as icons on the Palette without the control text.
*Details - Displays the controls with a description on the Palette.
Use Large Icons
Uses large icons for the controls on the Palette.
Settings
Displays the Palette Settings dialog which allows you to set the Palette display settings.
Use Custom
Displays the Use Custom dialog which allows you to update the list of custom object files used by the GUI Designer.
Note: The Resize and Dock On options are available from the right-click context menu on the Palette title. The Layout, Use Large Icons, Settings, and Use Custom options are available from the right-click context menu on anywhere in the Palette.