System File Type – gitattributes

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System File Type

gitattributes

Structured Data
Windows Explorer icon for the gitattributes file type in OneDrive folders

Overview

A Git attributes file.

Characteristics

Plain-text path patterns assign attributes that control text normalization, diffs, merges, exports, and filters.

Common Uses

Repository-specific line endings, language-aware diffs, merge behavior, and archive settings.

Compatible Programs

  • Git
  • GitHub Desktop
  • Visual Studio Code

Sources

gitattributes Available by Year Taken/Created

gitattributes — Live from Microsoft

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