I've changed Git's default editor by applying the following to Git's global config: <pre class="prettyprint"><code>core.editor='C:/Program Files/Notepad++/notepad++.exe' -multiInst -notabbar -nosession -noPlugin </code></pre> Now, how do I simply invoke the "default editor" without initiating a commit ? I'm trying to test the settings/change I made. Thanks! Using Git version 1.8.1

Run <pre class="prettyprint"><code>git config -e </code></pre> To edit the configuration in the default editor.

So changed Git's default editor, now how do i invoke it from Git bash?

I've changed Git's default editor by applying the following to Git's global config:

core.editor='C:/Program Files/Notepad++/notepad++.exe' -multiInst -notabbar -nosession -noPlugin

Now, how do I simply invoke the "default editor" without initiating a commit ? I'm trying to test the settings/change I made.

Thanks!

Using Git version 1.8.1

How do I change the default editor in git bash?

The command to do this is git config --global core. editor "nano" . You can change the highlighted section with your editor of choice!

What is the default git system's default editor?

On Windows, if you use Git Bash the default editor will be Vim. Vim is another text editor, like nano or notepad.

Run

git config -e

To edit the configuration in the default editor.