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@@ -445,8 +445,8 @@ This option implies \fB\*=forward\fP and does not take the Interpret the patch file as a normal diff. .TP \fB\-N\fP or \fB\*=forward\fP -Ignore patches that seem to be reversed or already applied. It is only checked if -the first hunk of a patch can be reversed. +When a patch does not apply, patch usually checks if the patch looks like it +has been reversed. The \fB\*=forward\fP option prevents that. See also .BR \-R . .TP |