DW code view custom highlight color from design view (split view)

I would like to change the "Code view" highlight color from it's default to something more contrasty ... so while using "Split view" - when I select an element in "Design View" the corresponding code in "Code view" would be easier to find ...
Anyone knows how to customize this setting wit DW CS5??
DW Code View uses the Selection colors defined for your Operating System.
If you don't know how to change that, which OS and version are you using?
HTH,
Randy

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