# User Preferences

If you experience any problems with preferences you can safely delete the **preferences.json** or **workspace.json** files or **Cavalry** directory they are in.&#x20;

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* Ensure Cavalry is closed before deleting/reseting any of these files.
* Deleting these files will result in default files being recreated on startup.
* You will lose any preferences or saved workspace layouts.
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Application and workspace preference files are saved in:

* **macOS** - `~/Library/Preferences/Cavalry/`
* **Windows** - `C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Cavalry\`

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**AppData** and **\~/Library** are hidden folders. To find them:

* Windows - check '**Hidden Items**' in the **View options** for **Explorer**.
* macOS - in **Finder**, **Library** will appear if you hold `option` as you open the **Go** menu.&#x20;
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