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--- git_config [2019/02/18 09:54] – [One-time config override with -c] rpjday
+++ git_config [2019/02/18 09:57] (current) – [Configuration sections and keys] rpjday
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 ==== Environment variables ====
-As an example, ''git commit'' searches for the editor to use when entering the commit message:
+Most Git commands support environment variables for overriding configuration settings. As an example, ''git commit'' searches for the editor to use when entering the commit message:
   * ''GIT_EDITOR'' environment variable
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 </code>
-===== Configuration sections and keys =====
+==== One-time config override with -c ====
+If you need a one-time-only override of some config setting, most Git commands support the "-c" option:
+<code>
+$ git -c user.name="Keyser Soze" <some command>...
+</code>
+===== Sections and subsections =====
 Format of ''<section>.<key>'':