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## Contribute using GitHub
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Use GitHub to contribute to this documentation without having to clone the repo to your desktop. This is the easiest way to create a pull request in this repository. Use this method to make a minor change that doesn't involve code changes.
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Use GitHub to contribute to this documentation without having to clone the repository to your desktop. This is the easiest way to create a pull request in this repository. Use this method to make a minor change that doesn't involve code changes.
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**Note** Using this method allows you to contribute to one article at a time.
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### To Contribute using GitHub
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1. Find the article you want to contribute to on GitHub.
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1. Find the article you want to contribute to on GitHub.
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If the article is in MSDN, choose the **suggest and submit changes** link in the **Contribute to this content** section and you'll be taken to the same article on GitHub.
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2. Once you are on the article in GitHub, sign in to GitHub (get a free account [Join GitHub](https://github.com/join).
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3. Choose the **pencil icon** (edit the file in your fork of this project) and make your changes in the **<>Edit file** window.
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3. Choose the **pencil icon** (edit the file in your fork of this project) and make your changes in the **<>Edit file** window.
You now have successfully submitted a pull request. Pull requests are typically reviewed within 10 business days.
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You now have successfully submitted a pull request. Pull requests are typically reviewed within 10 business days.
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## Contribute using Git
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### To Contribute using Git
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1. If you don't have a GitHub account, set one up at [GitHub](https://github.com/join).
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1. If you don't have a GitHub account, set one up at [GitHub](https://github.com/join).
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2. After you have an account, install Git on your computer. Follow the steps in [Setting up Git Tutorial](https://help.github.com/articles/set-up-git/).
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3. To submit a pull request using Git, follow the steps in [Use GitHub, Git, and this repository](#use-github-git-and-this-repository).
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4. You will be asked to sign the Contributor's License Agreement if you are:
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### To set up your fork of the repository
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1.Set up a GitHub account so you can contribute to this project. If you haven't done this, go to [GitHub](https://github.com/join) and do it now.
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2.Install Git on your computer. Follow the steps in the [Setting up Git Tutorial][Set Up Git].
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3.Create your own fork of this repository. To do this, at the top of the page, choose the **Fork** button.
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4.Copy your fork to your computer. To do this, open Git Bash. At the command prompt enter:
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1.Set up a GitHub account so you can contribute to this project. If you haven't done this, go to [GitHub](https://github.com/join) and do it now.
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2.Install Git on your computer. Follow the steps in the [Setting up Git Tutorial][Set Up Git].
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3.Create your own fork of this repository. To do this, at the top of the page, choose the **Fork** button.
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4.Copy your fork to your computer. To do this, open Git Bash. At the command prompt enter:
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git clone https://github.com/<your user name>/<repo name>.git
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#### To delete a branch
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1.In the Git Bash command prompt, type `git checkout master`. This ensures that you aren't in the branch to be deleted (which isn't allowed).
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2.Next, at the command prompt, type `git branch -d <branch name>`. This deletes the branch on your computer only if it has been successfully merged to the upstream repository. (You can override this behavior with the `–D` flag, but first be sure you want to do this.)
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3.Finally, type `git push origin :<branch name>` at the command prompt (a space before the colon and no space after it). This will delete the branch on your github fork.
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1.In the Git Bash command prompt, type `git checkout master`. This ensures that you aren't in the branch to be deleted (which isn't allowed).
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2.Next, at the command prompt, type `git branch -d <branch name>`. This deletes the branch on your computer only if it has been successfully merged to the upstream repository. (You can override this behavior with the `–D` flag, but first be sure you want to do this.)
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3.Finally, type `git push origin :<branch name>` at the command prompt (a space before the colon and no space after it). This will delete the branch on your github fork.
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Congratulations, you have successfully contributed to the project!
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The [markdown template](/articles/0-markdown-template-for-new-articles.md) contains the basic Markdown for a topic that includes a table of contents, sections with subheadings, links to other Office developer topics, links to other sites, bold text, italic text, numbered and bulleted lists, code snippets, and images.
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### Standard Markdown
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All of the articles in this repository use Markdown. A complete introduction (and listing of all the syntax) can be found at [Markdown Home][].
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## FAQ
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### How do I get a GitHub account?
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Fill out the form at [Join GitHub](https://github.com/join) to open a free GitHub account.
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### Where do I get a Contributor's License Agreement?
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### Where do I get a Contributor's License Agreement?
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You will automatically be sent a notice that you need to sign the Contributor's License Agreement (CLA) if your pull request requires one.
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### What happens with my contributions?
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When you submit your changes, via a pull request, our team will be notified and will review your pull request. You will receive notifications about your pull request from GitHub; you may also be notified by someone from our team if we need more information. We reserve the right to edit your submission for legal, style, clarity, or other issues.
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### Can I become an approver for this repository's GitHub pull requests?
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Currently, we are not allowing external contributors to approve pull requests in this repository.
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[GitHub Help]: http://help.github.com/
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[Set Up Git]: http://help.github.com/win-set-up-git/
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