Edit Code on GitHub

Edit Code on GitHub

You can make simple edits right on the GitHub website, no terminal needed.

Edit a file online

1. Open a file in the repository.
2. Click the pencil icon (Edit this file).
3. Make your changes in the editor.
4. Scroll down and write a commit message.
5. Choose to commit directly to the branch, or "Create a new branch and start a pull request".

Why edit on GitHub?

• Perfect for small fixes like typos in documentation.
• Useful when you are not on your own computer.
• GitHub creates the commit for you.

Commit options

You can:

• Commit the change to the current branch.
• Create a new branch and open a pull request (best for changes to someone else's repo).

The safest option

If the repository is not yours, always choose create a new branch and start a pull request. That way the owner can review your change before merging.

TL;DR

• GitHub lets you edit files directly in the browser.
• Small fixes like typos are quick to do online.
• Write a commit message and choose where to commit.
• For other people's repos, start a pull request.