editing-files.md

title	Editing files
intro	You can edit files directly on {% data variables.product.github %} in any of your repositories using the file editor.
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versions	fpt ghes ghec * * *
shortTitle	Edit files
category	Work with files

Editing files in your repository

Tip

{% data reusables.repositories.protected-branches-block-web-edits-uploads %}

Note

{% data variables.product.github %}'s file editor uses CodeMirror.

1. In your repository, browse to the file you want to edit. {% data reusables.repositories.edit-file %}
2. In the text box, make any changes you need to the file. {% data reusables.files.preview_change %} {% data reusables.files.write_commit_message %} {% data reusables.files.choose-commit-email %} {% data reusables.files.choose_commit_branch %} {% data reusables.files.propose_file_change %}

Editing files in another user's repository

When you edit a file in another user's repository, we'll automatically fork the repository and open a pull request for you.

1. In another user's repository, browse to the folder that contains the file you want to edit. Click the name of the file you want to edit.
2. Above the file content, click {% octicon "pencil" aria-label="Edit file" %}. On the page that appears, click Fork this repository.
3. In the text box, make any changes you need to the file. {% data reusables.files.preview_change %} {% data reusables.files.write_commit_message %} {% data reusables.files.choose-commit-email %}
4. Click Propose changes.
5. Type a title and description for your pull request.
6. Click Create pull request.