How to exit a 'git status' list in a terminal?

Question

I'm new to Git and the terminal. How can I exit a listing mode generated by the git status command?

Answer 1

I have to guess here, but git is probably running its output into your $PAGER program, likely less or more. In either case, typing q should get you out.

Answer 2

:q 

that's a less command, actually. It uses the same commands as vi.