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How to change the default Git text editor to Notepad++, not Vim

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How to change the default Git text editor to Notepad++, not Vim

22,557 views October 27, 2018 4:11

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ChannelCameron McKenzie

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Many new Git users cringe when the Vim editor comes up when they attempt to do a commit. Here's how to change the default Git text editor to Notepad++, or any other text editor you favor, be it EditPad, Notepad, Wordpad or Vi.
It's worth noting that the option to set Notepad Plus Plus as the default Git editor is now part of the installer. Just install Notepad++ first and then select it during the Git install. I did a video on the new Git install steps here:
youtu.be/UwWv4bpEeLI

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Cameron McKenzie published this 4:11 video tutorial on October 27, 2018. It has been watched 22,557 times on YouTube.

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