How do I discard changes for a file in Git Gui?

Question

Often when using Git Gui I would like to reset/checkout a single file or just dismiss a hunk.

Is there a way to do this easily in Git Gui? If not, is there any particular reason that this feature is not available in Git Gui?

Answer 1

I had a same problem. Just found it out: CTRL+J or Commit - Revert Changes

Answer 2

1. Select the file from the file list in the left sidebar.
2. In the Menu bar, under Commit, Click "Revert Changes" in the dropdown list.

Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+J to trigger the same action on Windows.

Answer 3

I know this way:

1. The changes must be unstaged
2. Go to Tools -> Add
3. Choose whatever name you'd like for your command, then in Command write
   git checkout $REVISION -- $FILENAME
4. Select (left-click) the file you want to checkout, without staging
5. Choose from Tools the command you just created

The chosen file will be checked out to HEAD revision