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Edit Your README

First we’re going to make a few quick edits to your new repository’s README file.

1 In your repository, double-click on README.md.

Click on README

This will open up a page that just shows your README.md file.

2 Now double click the pencil icon to edit this markdown file.

Click Edit

Now you will see simple editing interface.

3 Make some edits to your README.md file.

This is easy, just start typing in this editing window.

Edit your README

4 When you’re done editing, scroll down and enter a commit message, then click Commit changes.

Commit changes

All done! Now head back to your repo’s home page to view the updated README.

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