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You can use GitHub Desktop to revert a specific commit to remove its changes from your branch. When you revert to a previous commit, the revert is also a commit. The original commit also remains in the repository's history. Tip When you revert multiple commits, it's best to revert in order from newest to oldest. If you revert commits in a different order, you may see merge conflicts. 1. In the left sidebar, click **History**.  2. Right-click the commit you want to revert and click **Revert Changes in Commit**.  ## [Further reading](https://docs.github.com/en/desktop/managing-commits/reverting-a-commit-in-github-desktop#further-reading) - [Options for managing commits in GitHub Desktop](https://docs.github.com/en/desktop/managing-commits/options-for-managing-commits-in-github-desktop)