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How to exit after viewing a log

Every time I view a git log, I can scroll to the END of the log, but cannot figure out how to get back to a prompt. I've tried, ctrl-q, q, x, esc, etc. but none work.

I am using the git bash utility on a Windows 10 PC.

Thanks.

Mike, your suggestion worked. In my frustration I wasn't giving the terminal time to accept the 'q' command and come back to the prompt. I'm just glad my sledge hammer was in the other room.

Mike Hatch
Mike Hatch
14,940 Points

Haha, Alan! We all have our sledge hammer moments. Git and Github are a beast of their own. In fact, I was unsuccessful with uploading a project to Github last night. It kept denying me access. If anything, web development teaches you extreme patience.

Looks like it's made me forget my manners, too, Mike. I failed to say "thank you" for your help.

Thank you, Mike!

Mike Hatch
Mike Hatch
14,940 Points

No worries. You're welcome.

1 Answer

Mike Hatch
Mike Hatch
14,940 Points

I'm using Win 10, too. I tried reproducing your error. Typing q into the console is the only way for me to exit, but it won't work immediately after trying one of the other commands you mentioned. But if I type q a second time immediately afterwards it will work. Did you try doing that? Or did you continue to type other commands in succession?