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Opening a script that was saved as an application

You can use Script Editor to open scripts that have been saved as applications, compiled scripts, or text files.

If you open a script application in the Finder, it runs the script. To edit the script you must open it in Script Editor.

Here are ways to open a script saved as an application:

Drag the script application’s icon to the Script Editor icon.

Open Script Editor, choose File > Open, and then select the script application.