Export and import settings in CotEditor on Mac

Export CotEditor settings to an archive file, then import them into CotEditor on another computer.

The settings archive can includes:

The exported data is saved as a CotEditor Settings Archive (.cotsettings) file.

Tip: You can also export themes, syntaxes, and Multiple Replace definitions individually. For details, see Customize a theme, Define a syntax, and Replace text using multiple rules.

Export settings

  1. Go to the CotEditor app on your Mac.

  2. Choose File > Export Settings.

  3. Select the items to export.

    All exportable items are automatically extracted.

  4. Click Export.

  5. Enter a name and choose a location for the exported archive, then click Save.

Import settings

  1. Go to the CotEditor app on your Mac.

  2. Choose File > Import Settings.

  3. Choose the CotEditor settings archive to import.

  4. Select the specific items in the archive you want to import.

  5. Click Import.

    If CotEditor already has a setting with the same name, it is overwritten with the imported data.