Once you have located the file, you need to open it. If the file is saved in JSON format, any text editor will work. If it is binary, you will need specialized tools. Method A: Editing JSON/Text ES3 Saves
Once you find the save file (often named SaveFile.es3 or settings.es3 ), open it with a text editor like Notepad++ or VS Code. how to edit es3 save file
This is the most straightforward edit.
A fantastic example of EE's power is the ability to manipulate your in-game journal. If a quest glitches and you need to change its state, you can't do that with the console. In Enchanted Editor, you can open your save, locate the player journal ( JOUR ) record, find its NAME subrecord, and edit the Text property. This allows you to manually complete a quest stage, creating a custom entry in your journal. Once you have located the file, you need to open it