This guide will walk you through your first steps with AdWords Editor. The set-up is quick, easy, and free. If you have questions, additional resources are listed at the end of this guide.
Visit http://www.google.com/intl/en/adwordseditor/ and click 'Download AdWords Editor.' You'll need Windows 2000, Windows XP (Home/Pro), or Mac OS X (10.4 or later). The OS X version works with both Intel- and PowerPC-based Macs.
Next, download your AdWords account:
AdWords Editor will automatically download your campaigns. The account login email address will appear in the tree view on the left side of your screen.
Now that you've downloaded your account, start exploring the AdWords Editor interface and editing your campaigns. For example, view and edit your keywords by following these steps:
Your edited keyword will appear in the data view with Δ beside it.
For detailed instructions about editing your account, visit our FAQ.
AdWords Editor automatically saves your work as you go, but your edits aren't live until you upload them. When you're ready to post your ads, click Post Changes to get your edited ads running.