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How to Change a Git Commit Message

When working with Git, you might encounter a situation where you need to edit a commit message. There are number of reasons why you would want to make the change, such as fixing a typo, removing sensitive information, or adding additional information.

This guide explains how to change the message of the most recent or older Git commits.

 

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