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diff --git a/Documentation/hooks.txt b/Documentation/hooks.txt index 44fbe58f20..1283ab4daa 100644 --- a/Documentation/hooks.txt +++ b/Documentation/hooks.txt @@ -28,10 +28,11 @@ The default 'applypatch-msg' hook, when enabled, runs the pre-applypatch -------------- -This hook is invoked by `git-am`. It takes no parameter, -and is invoked after the patch is applied, but before a commit -is made. Exiting with non-zero status causes the working tree -after application of the patch not committed. +This hook is invoked by `git-am`. It takes no parameter, and is +invoked after the patch is applied, but before a commit is made. + +If it exits with non-zero status, then the working tree will not be +committed after applying the patch. It can be used to inspect the current working tree and refuse to make a commit if it does not pass certain test. |