# How to Reset Elements

To reset Elements, remove the preferences file by following these steps.

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For an automatica way to remove the Preferences you can do the following. Hold down the option key and go to Help > Clear Applications Preferences.
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#### Quit Elements

Ensure Elements is not running.
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#### Locate Preferences File

In the finder press press “Command-Shift-G” to bring up the "Go To Folder" Window and paste in the following path:

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```
~/Library/Containers/com.realmacsoftware.rapidweaverelements/Data/Library/Preferences/com.realmacsoftware.rapidweaverelements.plist
```

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#### Delete Preferences Plist

Delete the file: `com.realmacsoftware.rapidweaverelements.plist`
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#### Re-launch Elements

You can now safely re-launch Elements.
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