Git: Switch To Selected Branch Dialog Box

The Switch To Selected Branch dialog box enables you to switch your files to a branch that already exists (for example, to a commit that is not at the top of one of your branches).

The Switch To Selected Branch dialog box contains the following elements:

Element Description

Commit ID

A unique identifier of the branched revision.

Author

Name of a person who committed the revision.

Message

A message specified during the commit of the revision.

Checkout as New Branch

(Optional) Checks out the branch specified as a new branch.

Note: A detached HEAD is created if you select a remote branch and leave the option unselected.



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