# MATE Control Center Manual

## Introduction

The MATE Control Center provides a single window from which to launch all preference tools.

For help on using preference tools, see the User Guide.

### To Start MATE Control Center

You can start MATE Control Center in the following ways:

System menu

- Choose Control Center menu item.

En ligne de commande

- Execute the following command: `mate-control-center`

## Utilisation

The MATE Control Center window lists all preference tools installed on your system in groups.

From the left pane, you can quickly access to a preference tool by selecting its group first, or type any keyword in the filter box. You can also access to common tasks, such as Change Theme, and Set Preferred Applications.

To open a preference tool, just click on it.

The preference tool description is shown on mouse hover.