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Opening Master Pages

After you create a master page, it is stored in the Resources folder of the Content Explorer (Content\Resources\MasterPages). At any time, you can open a master page and make modifications to it. The master page displays in its own page of the XML Editor and remains accessible as you work.

How to open an existing master page

Make sure the Content Explorer is open. By default, the Content Explorer is located on the left side of the interface in an accordion structure with the Project Organizer, unless you have previously moved it and saved the new layout. You may have to click the Content Explorer bar to bring it into view.
Double-click the Resources subfolder to open it.
Double-click the MasterPages subfolder to open it.
Do one of the following:

Locate and double-click the master page file (NameOfMasterPage.flmsp) that you want to open.

OR

Locate and click the master page file (NameOfMasterPage.flmsp) that you want to open. In the local toolbar, click .

The master page opens in its own page of the XML Editor.