@kindex set style
@kindex show style
@value{GDBN} can style its output on a capable terminal. This is
-enabled by default on most systems. Various style settings are
-available; and styles can also be disabled entirely.
+enabled by default on most systems, but disabled by default when in
+batch mode (@pxref{Mode Options}). Various style settings are available;
+and styles can also be disabled entirely.
@table @code
@item set style enabled @samp{on|off}