As you can see, your preference data is composed of a set of name->value pairs. The setting names are often "namespaced" with dot ('.') separated words. Many JOSM plugins will store preferences grouped in a namespace.

You can get a similar raw view by viewing this file, but this [Help/Preferences/Advanced 'Advanced' preferences panel] is intended to provide a easier alternative.

== Default location ==

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=== Windows === 

%APPDATA%\JOSM

=== Linux ===

hidden system folder ~/.josm (linux)?

=== MacOS ===

== Menus ==

Most of the settings can be reached via menus
* [[Help/Action/Preferences]] (see also [[Help/Keys by menu]])

== Other preferences ==

* [[Help/JOSM interface customization]]
* [[Help/Preferences/Advanced]]

== See also ==
* [[Help/CommandLineOptions]]