Commit 48878e18 authored by Craig Norris's avatar Craig Norris

Merge branch 'docs-aqualls-future-tense-code-review' into 'master'

Clean up future tense in Code Review docs

See merge request gitlab-org/gitlab!55925
parents 13024982 841f7cc4
......@@ -1064,7 +1064,7 @@ POST /projects/:id/merge_requests
| `title` | string | yes | Title of MR. |
| `assignee_id` | integer | no | Assignee user ID. |
| `assignee_ids` | integer array | no | The ID of the user(s) to assign the MR to. Set to `0` or provide an empty value to unassign all assignees. |
| `reviewer_ids` | integer array | no | The ID of the user(s) added as a reviewer to the MR. If set to `0` or left empty, there will be no reviewers added. |
| `reviewer_ids` | integer array | no | The ID of the user(s) added as a reviewer to the MR. If set to `0` or left empty, no reviewers are added. |
| `description` | string | no | Description of MR. Limited to 1,048,576 characters. |
| `target_project_id` | integer | no | The target project (numeric ID). |
| `labels` | string | no | Labels for MR as a comma-separated list. |
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......@@ -46,8 +46,8 @@ Every thread in merge requests, commits, commit diffs, and
snippets is initially displayed as unresolved. They can then be individually resolved by anyone
with at least Developer access to the project or by the author of the change being reviewed.
If the thread has been resolved and a non-member un-resolves their own response,
this will also unresolve the discussion thread.
If the non-member then resolves this same response, this will resolve the discussion thread.
this also unresolves the discussion thread.
If the non-member then resolves this same response, this resolves the discussion thread.
The need to resolve threads prevents you from forgetting to address feedback and lets you
hide threads that are no longer relevant.
......@@ -56,10 +56,8 @@ hide threads that are no longer relevant.
### Commit threads in the context of a merge request
> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/issues/31847) in GitLab 10.3.
For reviewers with commit-based workflow, it may be useful to add threads to
specific commit diffs in the context of a merge request. These threads will
specific commit diffs in the context of a merge request. These threads
persist through a commit ID change when:
- force-pushing after a rebase
......@@ -68,27 +66,27 @@ persist through a commit ID change when:
To create a commit diff thread:
1. Navigate to the merge request **Commits** tab. A list of commits that
constitute the merge request will be shown.
constitute the merge request are shown.
![Merge request commits tab](img/merge_request_commits_tab.png)
1. Navigate to a specific commit, click on the **Changes** tab (where you
will only be presented diffs from the selected commit), and leave a comment.
1. Navigate to a specific commit, select the **Changes** tab (where you
are only be presented diffs from the selected commit), and leave a comment.
![Commit diff discussion in merge request context](img/commit_comment_mr_context.png)
1. Any threads created this way will be shown in the merge request's
1. Any threads created this way are shown in the merge request's
**Discussions** tab and are resolvable.
![Merge request Discussions tab](img/commit_comment_mr_discussions_tab.png)
Threads created this way will only appear in the original merge request
Threads created this way only appear in the original merge request
and not when navigating to that commit under your project's
**Repository > Commits** page.
NOTE:
When a link of a commit reference is found in a thread inside a merge
request, it will be automatically converted to a link in the context of the
request, it is automatically converted to a link in the context of the
current merge request.
### Marking a comment or thread as resolved
......@@ -104,8 +102,6 @@ Alternatively, you can mark each comment as resolved individually.
### Move all unresolved threads in a merge request to an issue
> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/merge_requests/8266) in GitLab 9.1
To continue all open threads from a merge request in a new issue, click the
**Resolve all threads in new issue** button.
......@@ -113,17 +109,17 @@ To continue all open threads from a merge request in a new issue, click the
Alternatively, when your project only accepts merge requests [when all threads
are resolved](#only-allow-merge-requests-to-be-merged-if-all-threads-are-resolved),
there will be an **open an issue to resolve them later** link in the merge
an **open an issue to resolve them later** link displays in the merge
request widget.
![Link in merge request widget](img/resolve_thread_open_issue_v13_9.png)
This will prepare an issue with its content referring to the merge request and
This prepares an issue with its content referring to the merge request and
the unresolved threads.
![Issue mentioning threads in a merge request](img/preview_issue_for_threads.png)
Hitting **Submit issue** will cause all threads to be marked as resolved and
Hitting **Submit issue** causes all threads to be marked as resolved and
add a note referring to the newly created issue.
![Mark threads as resolved notice](img/resolve_thread_issue_notice.png)
......@@ -132,24 +128,20 @@ You can now proceed to merge the merge request from the UI.
### Moving a single thread to a new issue
> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/merge_requests/8266) in GitLab 9.1
To create a new issue for a single thread, you can use the **Resolve this
thread in a new issue** button.
![Create issue for thread](img/new_issue_for_thread.png)
This will direct you to a new issue prefilled with the content of the
This directs you to a new issue prefilled with the content of the
thread, similar to the issues created for delegating multiple
threads at once. Saving the issue will mark the thread as resolved and
threads at once. Saving the issue marks the thread as resolved and
add a note to the merge request thread referencing the new issue.
![New issue for a single thread](img/preview_issue_for_thread.png)
### Only allow merge requests to be merged if all threads are resolved
> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/merge_requests/7125) in GitLab 8.14.
You can prevent merge requests from being merged until all threads are
resolved.
......@@ -159,15 +151,13 @@ box and hit **Save** for the changes to take effect.
![Only allow merge if all the threads are resolved settings](img/only_allow_merge_if_all_threads_are_resolved.png)
From now on, you will not be able to merge from the UI until all threads
From now on, you can't merge from the UI until all threads
are resolved.
![Only allow merge if all the threads are resolved message](img/resolve_thread_open_issue_v13_9.png)
### Automatically resolve merge request diff threads when they become outdated
> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/merge_requests/14053) in GitLab 10.0.
You can automatically resolve merge request diff threads on lines modified
with a new push.
......@@ -177,7 +167,7 @@ merge request diffs threads on lines changed with a push** check box and hit
![Automatically resolve merge request diff threads when they become outdated](img/automatically_resolve_outdated_discussions.png)
From now on, any threads on a diff will be resolved by default if a push
From now on, any threads on a diff are resolved by default if a push
makes that diff section outdated. Threads on lines that don't change and
top-level resolvable threads are not automatically resolved.
......@@ -187,33 +177,29 @@ You can add comments and threads to a particular commit under your
project's **Repository > Commits**.
WARNING:
Threads created this way will be lost if the commit ID changes after a
Threads created this way are lost if the commit ID changes after a
force push.
## Threaded discussions
> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/merge_requests/7527) in GitLab 9.1.
While resolvable threads are only available to merge request diffs,
threads can also be added without a diff. You can start a specific
thread which will look like a thread, on issues, commits, snippets, and
thread which looks like a thread, on issues, commits, snippets, and
merge requests.
To start a threaded discussion, click on the **Comment** button toggle dropdown,
select **Start thread** and click **Start thread** when you're ready to
To start a threaded discussion, select the **Comment** button toggle dropdown,
select **Start thread**, and then select **Start thread** when you're ready to
post the comment.
![Comment type toggle](img/comment_type_toggle.gif)
This will post a comment with a single thread to allow you to discuss specific
This posts a comment with a single thread to allow you to discuss specific
comments in greater detail.
![Thread comment](img/discussion_comment.png)
## Image threads
> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/merge_requests/14061) in GitLab 10.1.
Sometimes a thread is revolved around an image. With image threads,
you can easily target a specific coordinate of an image and start a thread
around it. Image threads are available in merge requests and commit detail views.
......@@ -224,33 +210,31 @@ Simply click anywhere on the image to create a new thread.
![Start image thread](img/start_image_discussion.gif)
After you click on the image, a comment form will be displayed that would be the start
of your thread. Once you save your comment, you will see a new badge displayed on
After you select the image, a comment form is displayed that would be the start
of your thread. After you save your comment, a new badge is displayed on
top of your image. This badge represents your thread.
NOTE:
This thread badge is typically associated with a number that is only used as a visual
reference for each thread. In the merge request thread tab,
this badge will be indicated with a comment icon since each thread will render a new
this badge is indicated with a comment icon, because each thread renders a new
image section.
Image threads also work on diffs that replace an existing image. In this diff view
mode, you can toggle the different view modes and still see the thread point badges.
| 2-up | Swipe | Onion Skin |
| :-----------: | :----------: | :----------: |
| 2-up | Swipe | Onion Skin |
|:-----------:|:----------:|:----------:|
| ![2-up view](img/two_up_view.png) | ![swipe view](img/swipe_view.png) | ![onion skin view](img/onion_skin_view.png) |
Image threads also work well with resolvable threads. Resolved threads
on diffs (not on the merge request discussion tab) will appear collapsed on page
load and will have a corresponding badge counter to match the counter on the image.
on diffs (not on the merge request discussion tab) appear collapsed on page
load and have a corresponding badge counter to match the counter on the image.
![Image resolved thread](img/image_resolved_discussion.png)
## Lock discussions
> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/merge_requests/14531) in GitLab 10.1.
For large projects with many contributors, it may be useful to stop threads
in issues or merge requests in these scenarios:
......@@ -280,7 +264,7 @@ edit existing comments. Non-team members are restricted from adding or editing c
| :-----------: | :----------: |
| ![Comment form member](img/lock_form_member.png) | ![Comment form non-member](img/lock_form_non_member.png) |
Additionally, locked issues and merge requests can not be reopened.
Additionally, locked issues and merge requests can't be reopened.
## Confidential Comments
......@@ -293,29 +277,29 @@ Additionally, locked issues and merge requests can not be reopened.
WARNING:
This feature might not be available to you. Check the **version history** note above for details.
When creating a comment, you can decide to make it visible only to the project members (users with Reporter and higher permissions).
When creating a comment, you can make it visible only to the project members (users with Reporter and higher permissions).
To create a confidential comment, select the **Make this comment confidential** checkbox before you submit it.
To create a confidential comment, select the **Make this comment confidential** check box before you submit it.
![Confidential comments](img/confidential_comments_v13_9.png)
## Merge Request Reviews
## Merge request reviews
> - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/4213) in [GitLab Premium](https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/) 11.4.
> - [Moved](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/28154) to GitLab Free in 13.1.
When looking at a Merge Request diff, you are able to start a review.
This allows you to create comments inside a Merge Request that are **only visible to you** until published,
When looking at a merge request diff, you are able to start a review.
This allows you to create comments inside a merge request that are **only visible to you** until published,
in order to allow you to submit them all as a single action.
### Starting a review
In order to start a review, simply write a comment on a diff as normal under the **Changes** tab
in an MR and click on the **Start a review** button.
To start a review, write a comment on a diff as normal under the **Changes** tab
in a merge request, and then select **Start a review**.
![Starting a review](img/mr_review_start.png)
Once a review is started, you will see any comments that are part of this review marked `Pending`.
After a review is started, any comments that are part of this review are marked `Pending`.
All comments that are part of a review show two buttons:
- **Finish review**: Submits all comments that are part of the review, making them visible to other users.
......@@ -323,7 +307,7 @@ All comments that are part of a review show two buttons:
![A comment that is part of a review](img/pending_review_comment.png)
You can use [quick actions](../project/quick_actions.md) inside review comments. The comment will show the actions that will be performed once published.
You can use [quick actions](../project/quick_actions.md) inside review comments. The comment shows the actions to perform after publication.
![A review comment with quick actions](img/review_comment_quickactions.png)
......@@ -331,19 +315,19 @@ To add more comments to a review, start writing a comment as normal and click th
![Adding a second comment to a review](img/mr_review_second_comment.png)
This will add the comment to the review.
This adds the comment to the review.
![Second review comment](img/mr_review_second_comment_added.png)
### Resolving/Unresolving threads
Review comments can also resolve/unresolve [resolvable threads](#resolvable-comments-and-threads).
When replying to a comment, you will see a checkbox that you can click in order to resolve or unresolve
the thread once published.
When replying to a comment, a checkbox is displayed that you can click to resolve or unresolve
the thread after publication.
![Resolve checkbox](img/mr_review_resolve.png)
If a particular pending comment will resolve or unresolve the thread, this will be shown on the pending
If a particular pending comment resolves or unresolves the thread, this is shown on the pending
comment itself.
![Resolve status](img/mr_review_resolve2.png)
......@@ -352,12 +336,12 @@ comment itself.
### Submitting a review
If you have any comments that have not been submitted, you will see a bar at the
If you have any comments that have not been submitted, a bar displays at the
bottom of the screen with two buttons:
- **Discard**: Discards all comments that have not been submitted.
- **Finish review**: Opens a list of comments ready to be submitted for review.
Clicking **Submit review** will publish all comments. Any quick actions
Clicking **Submit review** publishes all comments. Any quick actions
submitted are performed at this time.
Alternatively, to finish the entire review from a pending comment:
......@@ -367,14 +351,14 @@ Alternatively, to finish the entire review from a pending comment:
![Review submission](img/review_preview.png)
Submitting the review will send a single email to every notifiable user of the
Submitting the review sends a single email to every notifiable user of the
merge request with all the comments associated to it.
Replying to this email will, consequentially, create a new comment on the associated merge request.
## Filtering notes
> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/issues/26723) in GitLab 11.5.
> - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/issues/26723) in GitLab 11.5.
For issues with many comments like activity notes and user comments, sometimes
finding useful information can be hard. There is a way to filter comments from single notes and threads for merge requests and issues.
......@@ -388,8 +372,8 @@ From a merge request's **Discussion** tab, or from an epic/issue overview, find
![Notes filters dropdown options](img/index_notes_filters.png)
After you select one of the filters in a given issue or MR, GitLab will save
your preference, so that it will persist when you visit the same page again
After you select one of the filters in a given issue or merge request, GitLab saves
your preference, so that it persists when you visit the same page again
from any device you're logged into.
## Suggest Changes
......@@ -398,11 +382,11 @@ from any device you're logged into.
> - Custom commit messages for suggestions was [introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/25381) in GitLab 13.9 behind a [feature flag](../feature_flags.md), disabled by default.
> - [Feature flag removed](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/297404) in GitLab 13.10.
As a reviewer, you're able to suggest code changes with a simple
Markdown syntax in Merge Request Diff threads. Then, the
Merge Request author (or other users with appropriate
As a reviewer, you're able to suggest code changes with a
Markdown syntax in merge request diff threads. Then, the
merge request author (or other users with appropriate
[permission](../permissions.md)) is able to apply these
Suggestions with a click, which will generate a commit in
Suggestions with a click, which generates a commit in
the merge request authored by the user that applied them.
1. Choose a line of code to be changed, add a new comment, then click
......@@ -423,18 +407,18 @@ the merge request authored by the user that applied them.
1. [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/25381) in GitLab 13.9,
you can opt to add a custom commit message to describe your change. If you don't
specify it, the default commit message will be used. It is not supported for [batch suggestions](#batch-suggestions).
specify it, the default commit message is used. It is not supported for [batch suggestions](#batch-suggestions).
![Custom commit](img/custom_commit_v13_9.png)
After the author applies a Suggestion, it will be marked with the **Applied** label,
the thread will be automatically resolved, and GitLab will create a new commit
After the author applies a Suggestion, it is marked with the **Applied** label,
the thread is automatically resolved, and GitLab creates a new commit
and push the suggested change directly into the codebase in the merge request's
branch. [Developer permission](../permissions.md) is required to do so.
### Multi-line Suggestions
> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/issues/53310) in GitLab 11.10.
> - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/issues/53310) in GitLab 11.10.
Reviewers can also suggest changes to multiple lines with a single Suggestion
within merge request diff threads by adjusting the range offsets. The
......@@ -466,12 +450,12 @@ instead of the usual three.
### Configure the commit message for applied Suggestions
> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/13086) in GitLab 12.7.
> - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/13086) in GitLab 12.7.
GitLab uses a default commit message
when applying Suggestions: `Apply %{suggestions_count} suggestion(s) to %{files_count} file(s)`
For example, consider that a user applied 3 suggestions to 2 different files, the default commit message will be: **Apply 3 suggestion(s) to 2 file(s)**
For example, consider that a user applied 3 suggestions to 2 different files, the default commit message is: **Apply 3 suggestion(s) to 2 file(s)**
These commit messages can be customized to follow any guidelines you might have. To do so, expand the **Merge requests**
tab within your project's **General** settings and change the
......@@ -481,23 +465,23 @@ tab within your project's **General** settings and change the
You can also use following variables besides static text:
| Variable | Description | Output example |
|---|---|---|
| `%{branch_name}` | The name of the branch the Suggestion(s) was(were) applied to. | `my-feature-branch` |
| `%{files_count}` | The number of file(s) to which Suggestion(s) was(were) applied.| **2** |
| `%{file_paths}` | The path(s) of the file(s) Suggestion(s) was(were) applied to. Paths are separated by commas.| `docs/index.md, docs/about.md` |
| `%{project_path}` | The project path. | `my-group/my-project` |
| `%{project_name}` | The human-readable name of the project. | **My Project** |
| Variable | Description | Output example |
|------------------------|-------------|----------------|
| `%{branch_name}` | The name of the branch the Suggestion(s) was(were) applied to. | `my-feature-branch` |
| `%{files_count}` | The number of file(s) to which Suggestion(s) was(were) applied.| **2** |
| `%{file_paths}` | The path(s) of the file(s) Suggestion(s) was(were) applied to. Paths are separated by commas.| `docs/index.md, docs/about.md` |
| `%{project_path}` | The project path. | `my-group/my-project` |
| `%{project_name}` | The human-readable name of the project. | **My Project** |
| `%{suggestions_count}` | The number of Suggestions applied.| **3** |
| `%{username}` | The username of the user applying Suggestion(s). | `user_1` |
| `%{user_full_name}` | The full name of the user applying Suggestion(s). | **User 1** |
| `%{username}` | The username of the user applying Suggestion(s). | `user_1` |
| `%{user_full_name}` | The full name of the user applying Suggestion(s). | **User 1** |
For example, to customize the commit message to output
**Addresses user_1's review**, set the custom text to
`Addresses %{username}'s review`.
NOTE:
Custom commit messages for each applied Suggestion will be
Custom commit messages for each applied Suggestion is
introduced by [#25381](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/25381).
### Batch Suggestions
......@@ -511,7 +495,7 @@ introduced by [#25381](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/25381).
You can apply multiple suggestions at once to reduce the number of commits added
to your branch to address your reviewers' requests.
1. To start a batch of suggestions that will be applied with a single commit, click **Add suggestion to batch**:
1. To start a batch of suggestions to apply with a single commit, click **Add suggestion to batch**:
![A code change suggestion displayed, with the button to add the suggestion to a batch highlighted.](img/add_first_suggestion_to_batch_v13_1.jpg "Add a suggestion to a batch")
......@@ -529,7 +513,7 @@ to your branch to address your reviewers' requests.
## Start a thread by replying to a standard comment
> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/issues/30299) in GitLab 11.9
> - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/issues/30299) in GitLab 11.9
To reply to a standard (non-thread) comment, you can use the **Reply to comment** button.
......@@ -537,20 +521,20 @@ To reply to a standard (non-thread) comment, you can use the **Reply to comment*
The **Reply to comment** button is only displayed if you have permissions to reply to an existing thread, or start a thread from a standard comment.
Clicking on the **Reply to comment** button will bring the reply area into focus and you can type your reply.
Clicking on the **Reply to comment** button brings the reply area into focus and you can type your reply.
![Reply to comment feature](img/reply_to_comment.gif)
Replying to a non-thread comment will convert the non-thread comment to a
Replying to a non-thread comment converts the non-thread comment to a
thread after the reply is submitted. This conversion is considered an edit
to the original comment, so a note about when it was last edited will appear underneath it.
to the original comment, so a note about when it was last edited appears underneath it.
This feature only exists for Issues, Merge requests, and Epics. Commits, Snippets and Merge request diff threads are
This feature exists only for issues, merge requests, and epics. Commits, snippets, and merge request diff threads are
not supported yet.
## Assign an issue to the commenting user
> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/191455) in GitLab 13.1.
> - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/191455) in GitLab 13.1.
You can assign an issue to a user who made a comment.
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......@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ You can automate this feature in your applications by using [Auto DevOps](../../
## Configuration
Enable code intelligence for a project by adding a GitLab CI/CD job to the project's
`.gitlab-ci.yml` which will generate the LSIF artifact:
`.gitlab-ci.yml` which generates the LSIF artifact:
```yaml
code_navigation:
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......@@ -18,15 +18,15 @@ This feature is available for merge requests across forked projects that are
publicly accessible.
When enabled for a merge request, members with merge access to the target
branch of the project will be granted write permissions to the source branch
branch of the project is granted write permissions to the source branch
of the merge request.
## Enabling commit edits from upstream members
In [GitLab 13.7 and later](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/23308),
this setting is enabled by default. It can be changed by users with Developer
permissions to the source project. Once enabled, upstream members will also be
able to retry the pipelines and jobs of the merge request:
permissions to the source project. Once enabled, upstream members can
retry the pipelines and jobs of the merge request:
1. While creating or editing a merge request, select the checkbox **Allow
commits from members who can merge to the target branch**.
......@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Here's how the process would look like:
git checkout -b thedude-awesome-project-update-docs FETCH_HEAD
```
This will fetch the branch of the forked project and then create a local branch
This fetches the branch of the forked project and then create a local branch
based off the fetched branch.
1. Make any changes you want and commit.
......@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ Here's how the process would look like:
git push git@gitlab.com:thedude/awesome-project.git thedude-awesome-project-update-docs:update-docs
```
Note the colon (`:`) between the two branches. The above command will push the
Note the colon (`:`) between the two branches. The above command pushes the
local branch `thedude-awesome-project-update-docs` to the
`update-docs` branch of the `git@gitlab.com:thedude/awesome-project.git` repository.
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......@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ See also other [features associated to merge requests](reviewing_and_managing_me
Choose an assignee to designate someone as the person responsible
for the first [review of the merge request](reviewing_and_managing_merge_requests.md).
Open the drop down box to search for the user you wish to assign,
and the merge request will be added to their
and the merge request is added to their
[assigned merge request list](../../search/index.md#issues-and-merge-requests).
#### Multiple assignees **(PREMIUM)**
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......@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ type: index, reference
# Merge requests **(FREE)**
Whenever you need to merge one branch into another branch with GitLab, you'll
need to create a merge request (MR).
Whenever you need to merge one branch into another branch with GitLab, you
must create a merge request (MR).
Using merge requests, you can visualize and collaborate on proposed changes to
source code. Merge requests display information about the proposed code changes,
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......@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ merge request widget:
![Dependencies in merge request widget](img/dependencies_view_v12_2.png)
Until all dependencies have, themselves, been merged, the **Merge**
button will be disabled for the dependent merge request. In
button is disabled for the dependent merge request. In
particular, note that **closed merge requests** still prevent their
dependents from being merged - it is impossible to automatically
determine whether the dependency expressed by a closed merge request
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......@@ -13,27 +13,26 @@ by clicking the **Revert** button in merge requests and commit details.
## Reverting a merge request
NOTE:
The **Revert** button will only be available for merge requests
The **Revert** button is available only for merge requests
created in GitLab 8.5 and later. However, you can still revert a merge request
by reverting the merge commit from the list of Commits page.
NOTE:
The **Revert** button will only be shown for projects that use the
The **Revert** button is shown only for projects that use the
merge method "Merge Commit", which can be set under the project's
**Settings > General > Merge request**. [Fast-forward commits](fast_forward_merge.md)
can not be reverted via the MR view.
can not be reverted by using the merge request view.
After the Merge Request has been merged, a **Revert** button will be available
After the merge request has been merged, use the **Revert** button
to revert the changes introduced by that merge request.
![Revert Merge Request](img/cherry_pick_changes_mr.png)
![Revert merge request](img/cherry_pick_changes_mr.png)
After you click that button, a modal will appear where you can choose to
After you click that button, a modal appears where you can choose to
revert the changes directly into the selected branch or you can opt to
create a new merge request with the revert changes.
After the merge request has been reverted, the **Revert** button will not be
available anymore.
After the merge request has been reverted, the **Revert** button is no longer available.
## Reverting a commit
......@@ -45,14 +44,13 @@ Similar to reverting a merge request, you can opt to revert the changes
directly into the target branch or create a new merge request to revert the
changes.
After the commit has been reverted, the **Revert** button will not be available
anymore.
After a commit is reverted, the **Revert** button is no longer available.
Please note that when reverting merge commits, the mainline will always be the
first parent. If you want to use a different mainline then you need to do that
When reverting merge commits, the mainline is always the
first parent. If you want to use a different mainline, you need to do that
from the command line.
Here is a quick example to revert a merge commit using the second parent as the
Here's an example to revert a merge commit using the second parent as the
mainline:
```shell
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