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

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Editing files in another user's repository	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.	/articles/editing-files-in-another-users-repository/ /articles/editing-files-in-another-user-s-repository /articles/editing-files-in-another-users-repository /github/managing-files-in-a-repository/editing-files-in-another-users-repository	free-pro-team enterprise-server github-ae * * *	Repositories

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="The edit icon" %}. At this point, GitHub forks the repository for you.
3. 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 file change.
5. Type a title and description for your pull request.
6. Click Create pull request.

Further reading

• "Editing files in your repository"