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Open the Sketchbook

Learn how to open the Sketchbook on your system.

By default the Sketchbook is located in these directories:

  • Windows: C:\Users\{username}\Documents\Arduino
  • macOS: /Users/{username}/Documents/Arduino
  • Linux: /home/{username}/Arduino

You can also find the location inside Arduino IDE, in Preferences under Sketchbook location:

  • Windows: File > Preferences.
  • macOS: Arduino IDE > Preferences[1]
  • Linux: File > Preferences.

Preferences

Further reading

  1. If you’re using Arduino IDE 2.1 or older, this option may be called Arduino IDE > Settings. (#2022) ↩︎

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