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 include the following items:

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 listed.

  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.