# :desktop_computer: Editor Window Overview

The **EazyPrefs Editor Window** is your central hub for managing all PlayerPrefs and EditorPrefs in your project — no code required.

It gives you full visibility and control over your stored data in a clean, powerful UI. Whether you're debugging prefs, editing values, creating new keys, or toggling encryption, everything can be done right from this one tool.

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## :rocket: Opening the Editor

You can open the EazyPrefs Editor Window by navigating to `Window > Hellmade Games > EazyPrefs`

If no config exists yet, you'll be prompted to initialize one. This is required for the tool to function.  
(Refer to [Getting Started](/getting-started.md) for setup instructions.)

## :mag_right: What You’ll See

The Editor Window is divided into three main tabs:

### 1. Player Prefs
Displays all stored `PlayerPrefs`. You can filter, sort, edit, encrypt/compress, or delete them directly.

![Player prefs tab](/img/playerPrefsTab.png)

### 2. Editor Prefs
Same functionality, but for Unity's `EditorPrefs`. Ideal for editor tooling and dev-side configurations.

![Editor prefs tab](/img/editorPrefsTab.png)

!!!warning Be careful when modifying Unity or third-party prefs
Modifying or deleting Unity or third-party package EditorPrefs is **strongly discouraged**.  
Doing so may cause unexpected behavior or break internal functionality in the Unity Editor or those packages.

Only modify EditorPrefs you explicitly created and recognize.
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!!! EditorPrefs are shared across projects
Unity stores all EditorPrefs in a shared location on your machine.  
This means the list shown here includes **prefs from every Unity project**, not just the one currently open.
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### 3. Settings
Project-wide EazyPrefs configuration.  
Here you can define encryption passwords, toggle default behaviors (like auto-encrypt new prefs), import/export, and customize UI options.

![Settings tab](/img/settingsTab.png)

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## :mag: Browsing Prefs

Each Prefs tab includes:

- A **toolbar** with control options (see below)
- A **list of all prefs** in that category
- Each pref is **expandable** to reveal its current value and options (edit, reset, delete, etc.)

## :arrow_down_small: Expanding a Pref

Each pref in the list can be **expanded** by clicking it. When expanded, you'll see:

- The **current value** of the pref (editable for supported types)
- Buttons to:
  - Toggle encryption
  - Toggle compression
  - Refresh the displayed value
  - Reset to default value
  - Set value to `null` (for reference types)

This gives you full control over a pref without needing to write or execute any code.

![An expanded pref](/img/expandedPref.png)

Value in the expanded pref is handled and drawn by Pref drawers. Refer to [Pref drawers](/editor/drawers.md) for more information on how they work, or to implement your own custom drawers.

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Encrypted or compressed prefs will automatically be decrypted and decompressed for display and editing.
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### :wrench: Toolbar Controls

The toolbar (top-right of each prefs tab) gives you quick access to key features:

- Add new pref
- Filter by pref type
- Toggle Unity-defined prefs (show/hide)
- Toggle sorting options
- Watch for changes (auto-refresh)
- Force manual refresh
- Delete all prefs (with confirmation)

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Deleting all prefs is irreversible. Make sure you back up or export any critical data before doing so.
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## :sparkles: Why Use the Editor?

- Instantly inspect all saved prefs
- Quickly debug and edit values in real-time
- Toggle encryption and compression visually
- Organize your data with filtering and sorting
- Easily spot issues like invalid types or unused keys

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Changes made in the editor are applied immediately to Unity's internal storage (PlayerPrefs/EditorPrefs).  
They're safe, fast, and version control-friendly.
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