How to exit a git status list in terminal?

Question

Im new to Git and Terminal. This is pretty basic stuff, but how can i exit a listing mode generated by the git status command?

Answer 1

:q

that's a less command, actually. It uses the same commands as vi.

Answer 2

I have to guess here, but git is probably running its output into your $PAGER program, likely less or more. In either case, typing q should get you out.

Answer 3

Type 'q' and it will do the job.

Whenever you are at the terminal and have a similar predicament keep in mind also to type 'quit', 'exit' and the abort key combination 'Ctrl + C'.