How to save a git commit message from windows cmd?

git, git-commit

Solution

You are inside vim. To save changes and quit, type:

<esc> :wq <enter>

That means:

- Press Escape. This should make sure you are in command mode

- type in `:wq`

- Press Return

An alternative that stdcall in the comments mentions is:

- Press Escape

- Press shift+Z shift+Z (capital `Z` twice).

Problem

I run git from the command line. How does one save the commit message? I mean what keys should I press to go past this screen:

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