How to close git commit editor?

When committing with Git, if you execute git commit without using the -m option to specify the commit message, Git will open a text editor to allow you to input the commit message. By default, this editor is typically Vim, Emacs, or another editor configured on your system.

The method to close the Git commit editor depends on the editor you are using. Below are examples of common editors and their exit commands:

Vim or Vi

In Vim, you can exit by following these steps:

1. Press Esc to exit edit mode.
2. Enter :wq (write and quit) or :x (save and quit).
3. Press Enter.

If you don't want to save your changes, use :q! to exit without saving.

Emacs

In Emacs, to exit:

1. Press Ctrl + x.
2. Then press Ctrl + c.

This will prompt you to save changes. If you don't want to save, exit without saving.

Nano

In Nano, to exit:

1. Press Ctrl + X.
2. If you made changes, Nano will ask if you want to save. Press Y to save or N to not save.
3. If you choose to save, Nano will prompt you to confirm the filename; press Enter to save.

Visual Studio Code (VSCode)

If you've set VSCode as the default editor, you can close it by closing the window or using File -> Exit.

General Solution

For any editor used by Git, you can exit by:

1. Saving and closing the editor (usually via the editor's save and exit command).
2. If you're using a graphical editor, you can typically close it by clicking the window close button.

Setting the Default Commit Message Editor

If you want to change Git's default editor, you can use the git config command. For example, to set Vim as the default editor, use the following command:

sh
git config --global core.editor "vim"

This is a basic guide to closing the Git commit editor. Depending on the editor you're using, the specific commands may vary. Remember to ensure you've entered the desired commit message or decided not to commit before closing the editor.