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title: "Add & Commit Changes"
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# Add & Commit Changes

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# Add Changes

## Objective

Select modified files and place them into the staging area before committing.

## Steps

1. Modify one or more files in the project.

![Modified Files](img/2.png)

2. Open the **Commit** window using one of the following methods:
	1. Click the **Commit** icon in the left toolbar
	2. Or press: **Ctrl + K**

![Opening Commit Window](img/3.png)

3. The Commit window opens.

![JetBrains Commit Window](img/4.png)

4. Select the files to stage using the checkboxes.
5. Ensure the files appear in the **Changes** section.

![Selected Files](img/5.png)

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# Commit Changes

## Objective

Save local changes to the local Git repository.

## Steps

1. Ensure files are staged.
2. Enter a commit message in the **Commit Message** field.
3. Click the **Commit** button.

![JetBrains Commit Button](img/6.png)

4. After a successful commit, you should get the following notification.

![Commit Notification](img/7.png)

**NOTES:**
- There is no way to change or verify the committer's name in JetBrains IDEs, you must do so via the command line.