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title: "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. Right-click the project or file.
3. Select: **Git → Add**

![Git Add Menu](img/3.png)

4. Click the **Add** button.

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# Commit Changes

## Objective

Save local changes to the local Git repository.

## Steps

1. Modify one or more files in the project.

![Modified Files for Commit](img/4.png)

2. Right‑click the project or file.
3. Select: **Git → Commit**

![Git Commit Menu](img/5.png)

4. The Commit dialog window opens.
5. Review the list of modified files.
6. Enter a commit message in the **Commit Message** field.
7. Click the **Commit** button.

![Commit Dialog](img/6.png)