Preference File is Not XML

Preference File is Not XML I want to modify this file, following PathFinder's instructions
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"Apple has switched to using binary formatted preferences, it's the same format, just represented in a ""compressed"" binary format, instead of ""human readable"".

To convert a binary .plist file to XML format for editing, type this in the Terminal:
plutil -convert xml1 some_file.plist

To convert an XML .plist file to binary for use:
plutil -convert binary1 some_other_file.plist"