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diff --git a/doc/gitlab-basics/create-branch.md b/doc/gitlab-basics/create-branch.md index 7556b0f663e..9d688b9389b 100644 --- a/doc/gitlab-basics/create-branch.md +++ b/doc/gitlab-basics/create-branch.md @@ -32,6 +32,15 @@ Fill out the information required:  +## From an issue +When an issue should be resolved one could also create a branch on the issue page. A button is displayed after the description unless there is already a branch or a referenced merge request. + + + +The branch created diverges from the default branch of the project, usually `master`. The branch name will be based on the title of the issue and as suffix its ID. Thus the example screenshot above will yield a branch named `et-cum-et-sed-expedita-repellat-consequatur-ut-assumenda-numquam-rerum-2`. +After the branch is created the user can edit files in the repository to fix the issue. When a merge request is created the +description field will display `Closes #2` to use the issue closing pattern. This will close the issue once the merge request is merged. + ### Note: You will be able to find and select the name of your branch in the white box next to a project's name: |