# Introduction <div class="alert alert-warning" role="alert"> <p>ð§âðŧ New to Git or LabEx? We recommend starting with the <b><a style="color: unset;text-decoration: underline;" href="https://labex.io/courses/quick-start-with-git" target="_blank">Quick Start with Git</a></b> course.</p> </div> When using Git, sometimes you need to write a commit message or make other changes in a text editor. By default, Git uses the system's default text editor, which may not be the one you prefer. In this lab, you will learn how to configure the text editor used by Git.
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