Нour 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.

= 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]]

= preferences.xml =
== Schema ==
http://josm.openstreetmap.de/preferences-1.0

== Default location ==

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=== Windows === 

In short, try opening Explorer window and paste following text in location, then hit enter:

{{{%APPDATA%\JOSM}}}

In Microsoft Windows the JOSM preferences directory is placed in your application data directory, which is typically {{{C:\Users\USERNAME\Application Data\JOSM}}} (Windows Vista and 7) or {{{C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\JOSM}}}. 

=== Linux ===

hidden system folder ~/.josm

=== MacOS ===

hidden system folder ~/.josm

= See also =
* [[Help/CommandLineOptions]] - how to change/load custom settings via command line
* [[Help/Preferences/ImportExport]] - stub