How To Use JSON Files On Windows And Mac?

To use JSON files on Windows and Mac, you can open and edit them using various built-in and third-party applications. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Windows

1. Notepad: The default text editor included with Windows.

   • Right-click on the JSON file, select "Open with", and choose "Notepad".

2. Notepad++: An advanced text editor offering syntax highlighting for JSON.

   • Download and install Notepad++.
   • Right-click on the JSON file, select "Open with", and choose "Notepad++".

3. Visual Studio Code: A versatile code editor supporting multiple languages, including JSON.

   • Download and install Visual Studio Code.
   • Go to File > Open File and select your JSON file.

4. JSON Viewer: A dedicated viewer for JSON files providing a tree view.

   • Download and install JSON Viewer.
   • Open your JSON file with the tool.

Mac

1. TextEdit: The default text editor included with macOS.

   • Right-click (or Control + click) on the JSON file, select "Open With", and choose TextEdit.

2. Sublime Text: A powerful editor supporting syntax highlighting for many languages, including JSON.

   • Install Sublime Text.
   • Right-click on the JSON file and choose Sublime Text from the "Open With" menu.

3. Visual Studio Code for Mac: A cross-platform code editor with JSON support.

   • Install Visual Studio Code for Mac.
   • Go to File > Open File and select your JSON file.

4. MacOS Terminal: Advanced users can use command-line tools like cat, more, vim, or nano to view or edit JSON files within the Terminal.

Remember that while these tools can open and display JSON files, always be cautious when editing system-related or configuration JSON files, as mistakes could lead to issues within the applications that rely on them.