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title: Editing files in another user's repository
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intro: 'When you edit a file in another user''s repository, we''ll automatically [fork the repository](/articles/fork-a-repo) and [open a pull request](/articles/creating-a-pull-request) for you.'
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redirect_from:
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- /articles/editing-files-in-another-users-repository/
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- /articles/editing-files-in-another-user-s-repository
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- /articles/editing-files-in-another-users-repository
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- /github/managing-files-in-a-repository/editing-files-in-another-users-repository
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versions:
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fpt: '*'
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ghes: '*'
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ghae: '*'
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topics:
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- Repositories
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shortTitle: Edit another user's files
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---
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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.
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2. Above the file content, click {% octicon "pencil" aria-label="The edit icon" %}. At this point, GitHub forks the repository for you.
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3. Make any changes you need to the file.
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{% data reusables.files.preview_change %}
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{% data reusables.files.write_commit_message %}
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{% data reusables.files.choose-commit-email %}
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6. Click **Propose file change**.
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7. Type a title and description for your pull request.
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8. Click **Create pull request**.
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## Further reading
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* "[Editing files in your repository](/articles/editing-files-in-your-repository)"
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