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Add & Commit Changes

Add Changes

Objective​

Select modified files and place them into the staging area before committing.

Steps​

  1. Modify one or more files in the project.

Modified Files

  1. Open the Commit window using one of the following methods:
    1. Click the Commit icon in the left toolbar
    2. Or press: Ctrl + K

Opening Commit Window

  1. The Commit window opens.

JetBrains Commit Window

  1. Select the files to stage using the checkboxes.
  2. Ensure the files appear in the Changes section.

Selected Files

Commit Changes

Objective​

Save local changes to the local Git repository.

Steps​

  1. Ensure files are staged.
  2. Enter a commit message in the Commit Message field.
  3. Click the Commit button.

JetBrains Commit Button

  1. After a successful commit, you should get the following notification.

Commit Notification

NOTES:

  • There is no way to change or verify the committer's name in JetBrains IDEs, you must do so via the command line.