How to remove files from staging area

Question

How to remove (unstage) a file from the Git staging area using the IDE graphical interface?

Answer

To unstage files in the IDE, first it is necessary to enable the Git staging area feature:

1. Open Settings (Ctrl + Alt + S on Windows/Linux, ⌘ + , on macOS).
2. Navigate to Version Control > Git.
3. Under the Commit section, check the box for Enable staging area.
   • Note: This requires the non-modal Commit interface. If you are using the modal commit dialog, you need to enable the non-modal interface first, under Settings > Version Control > Commit > Use non-modal commit interface.
4. Click Apply and OK.

Once the staging area is enabled:

1. Open the Commit tool window (View | Tool Windows | Commit or Alt + 0 / ⌘ + 0).
2. There is a list of files grouped under Staged and Unstaged changes.
3. To remove a file from the staging area, locate it under the Staged section.
4. Right-click the file and select Unstage, or select the file(s) and click the – (minus) icon associated with the Staged list.
5. The file will be moved to the Unstaged section.