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title: How to Edit an OSD File Using a Text Editor
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description: How to Edit an OSD File Using a Text Editor
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author: jamiejdt
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ms.assetid: f4263a1b-824f-49b9-8060-b8229c9d9960
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ms.pagetype: mdop, appcompat, virtualization
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ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
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ms.sitesec: library
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ms.prod: w8
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ms.date: 06/16/2016
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---
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# How to Edit an OSD File Using a Text Editor
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Use the following procedure to edit an Open Software Descriptor (OSD) file by using a text editor.
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**To edit an OSD file by using a text editor**
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1. Open the OSD file using any XML or ASCII text editor—for example, Microsoft Notepad.
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**Note**
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Before modifying the OSD file, read the schema prescribed by the XSD file in the install directory. Failing to follow this schema might introduce errors that prevent a sequenced application from starting successfully.
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2. Edit the OSD file using your XML or ASCII text editor of choice, adhering to the prescribed schema and the following guidelines:
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1. Ensure that named elements are nested within the <SOFTPKG> root element.
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2. Ensure that element names are in all uppercase letters.
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3. Be aware that attribute values are case sensitive.
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4. Type carefully, and observe the XML specifications.
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## Related topics
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[About the OSD Tab](about-the-osd-tab.md)
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[How to Edit an OSD File](how-to-edit-an-osd-file.md)
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[OSD File Elements](osd-file-elements.md)
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