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+# Git time machine
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+Quickly browse through previous versions of a file.
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+![screenshot](screenshot.png)
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+Use the up/down arrow keys to browse through commits in the left pane, or to scroll the file in the right pane. Switch panes using the left/right arrow keys, or by clicking the mouse. You can also use h/j/k/l for navigation, and page up/down to scroll.
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+Click and drag on the divider to resize the panes.