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Create a GitHub account: If you don’t already have an account.
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Create a new repository: If you don’t already have your repositories.
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Navigate to the README.md file: In your repository’s main page, you will see a list of files. Click on the ‘README.md’ file.
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Edit the README.md file: Click on the pencil icon near the top-right corner to start editing the file. This will open a new page where you can modify the content of the README.md file.
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Make changes to the file: In the editor, you can write or update the content using Markdown syntax. If you need help with Markdown, refer to the GitHub Markdown guide.
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Preview your changes: Click on the ‘Preview changes’ tab above the editor to see how your changes will appear once committed.
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Commit your changes: Once you are satisfied with your changes, scroll down to the bottom of the page. There, you’ll find the “Commit changes” section. Enter a commit message that describes the changes you made to the file. You can also provide an optional extended description if needed. Ensure that the “Commit directly to the main branch” option is selected, and click on the ‘Commit changes’ button.
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Review your updated README.md file: You will be redirected back to the repository’s main page. Click on the ‘README.md’ file again to view your updated content.
That’s it! You’ve successfully made a commit to the README.md file using the GitHub web browser interface. You can repeat steps 4-7 to make additional changes and commits as needed.
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