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* eb/doc-log-manpage:
  Reorganize `git-log' man page to clarify common diff options.
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gitster committed Jul 15, 2010
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OPTIONS
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:git-log: 1
include::diff-options.txt[]

-<n>::
Limits the number of commits to show.

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For a more complete list of ways to spell <since>
and <until>, see linkgit:gitrevisions[1].

--follow::
Continue listing the history of a file beyond renames
(works only for a single file).

--no-decorate::
--decorate[=short|full|no]::
Print out the ref names of any commits that are shown. If 'short' is
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the specified paths; this means that "<path>..." limits only
commits, and doesn't limit diff for those commits.

--follow::
Continue listing the history of a file beyond renames/copies.

--log-size::
Before the log message print out its size in bytes. Intended
mainly for porcelain tools consumption. If git is unable to
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to be prefixed with "\-- " to separate them from options or
refnames.

Common diff options
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

:git-log: 1
include::diff-options.txt[]

include::rev-list-options.txt[]

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