What this helps you do
Build clean commits from whole files, hunks, or supported line selections.
Find it in GitGlow
Use Changes, then choose Compose commit.
Before you start
File, hunk, line staging, unstaging, and local commits are Free desktop actions.
Steps
- Select the exact file, hunk, or consecutive changed lines.
- Choose Stage or Unstage and verify the group and counts update.
- Write the subject and optional body, then review and confirm the commit.
Expected result
Only reviewed staged content enters the new commit, and successful commits offer follow-up actions without pushing.
Controls
Stage file
changes.stage-fileStages the selected whole-file state.
- Screen
- Changes
- Available
- Free desktop
Stage hunk
changes.stage-hunkStages one backend-identified hunk.
- Screen
- Changes
- Available
- Free desktop
Stage selected lines
changes.stage-linesStages supported consecutive changed lines.
- Screen
- Changes
- Available
- Free desktop
Unstage
changes.unstageMoves selected index content back to working changes.
- Screen
- Changes
- Available
- Free desktop
Recovery
If the workflow cannot continue
A stale preview disables apply. Refresh while preserving the commit draft, then review the new identity.
Practice the Git workflow
Use self-contained local exercises to understand the Git behavior behind these controls.