docs/content/github/managing-files-in-a-repository/managing-files-on-github/editing-files-in-your-repository.md

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Editing files in your repository	You can edit files directly on {% data variables.product.product_name %} in any of your repositories using the file editor.	/articles/editing-files/ /articles/editing-files-in-your-repository /github/managing-files-in-a-repository/editing-files-in-your-repository	fpt ghes ghae * * *	Repositories	Edit your files

{% tip %}

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

{% endtip %}

{% note %}

Note: {% data variables.product.product_name %}'s file editor uses CodeMirror.

{% endnote %}

1. In your repository, browse to the file you want to edit. {% data reusables.repositories.edit-file %}
2. On the Edit file tab, 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 %}

Further reading

• "Editing files in another user's repository"