# Exporting and importing preferences [edit]

This help topic explains how to export and import your preference settings.

## Introduction

You may want to export and import your preference settings if you switch between two different workspaces or computers. Exporting/importing your preferences allows you to port your settings between environments.

Note: This topic only applies to general preferences. To export and import colorization preferences, see the Exporting and importing colorization preferences Help topic.

## Instructions

The instructions below describe how to export and then import your preference settings.

### Exporting your preferences

To export your preferences:

1. From the File menu, select Export... to open the Export window.
2. On the Export window, select General > Preferences, and click the Next button to go to the Export Preferences screen.
3. On the Export Preferences screen, choose the Export all option.
4. Click the Finish button.

   Aptana saves your preferences as an .epf file.

### Importing your preferences

If you want to import your preferences, you will need to import an .epf file. This can be a file that you created using the "export" instructions, or a file that someone else created for preference settings.

To import preferences:

1. From the File menu, select Import... to open the Import window.
2. On the Import window, select General > Preferences, and click the Next button to go to the Import Preferences screen.
3. To the right of the From preference file field, click the Browse button, and browse to the .epf file containing the preferences that you want to import.
4. Choose the Import all option.
5. Click the Finish button.

   Aptana imports the preferences from the .epf file that you specified.

## Related Topics

- Setting your Aptana preferences
- Displaying or hiding line numbers
- Viewing code changes with Quick Diff
- Modifying your shortcut keys
- Shortcut key Quick Reference
- Changing the Editor font
- Adding custom error message filters to the Problems View
- Importing existing projects

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