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12 changes: 6 additions & 6 deletions content/get-started/quickstart/create-a-repo.md
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{% data reusables.repositories.create_new %}
2. Type a short, memorable name for your repository. For example, "hello-world".
![Field for entering a repository name](/assets/images/help/repository/create-repository-name.png)

![Screenshot of the first step in creating a {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} repository. The "Repository name" field contains the text "hello-world" and is outlined in dark orange.](/assets/images/help/repository/create-repository-name.png)
3. Optionally, add a description of your repository. For example, "My first repository on {% data variables.product.product_name %}."
![Field for entering a repository description](/assets/images/help/repository/create-repository-desc.png)
{% data reusables.repositories.choose-repo-visibility %}
{% data reusables.repositories.initialize-with-readme %}
{% data reusables.repositories.create-repo %}
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{% webui %}

A *[commit](/get-started/quickstart/github-glossary#commit)* is like a snapshot of all the files in your project at a particular point in time.
A [commit](/get-started/quickstart/github-glossary#commit) is like a snapshot of all the files in your project at a particular point in time.

When you created your new repository, you initialized it with a *README* file. *README* files are a great place to describe your project in more detail, or add some documentation such as how to install or use your project. The contents of your *README* file are automatically shown on the front page of your repository.

Let's commit a change to the *README* file.
Let's commit a change to the README file.

1. In your repository's list of files, click ***README.md***.
1. In your repository's list of files, select **README.md**.
![README file in file list](/assets/images/help/repository/create-commit-open-readme.png)
{% data reusables.repositories.edit-file-button %}
3. In the text box, type some information about yourself.
{% data reusables.files.preview_change %}
5. Review the changes you made to the file. You will see the new content in green.
1. Review the changes you made to the file. You will see the new content in green.
![File preview view](/assets/images/help/repository/create-commit-review.png)
{% data reusables.files.write_commit_message %}
{% data reusables.files.choose_commit_branch %}
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1. Choose a repository visibility. For more information, see "[AUTOTITLE](/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/about-repositories#about-repository-visibility)."
![Radio buttons to select repository visibility](/assets/images/help/repository/create-repository-public-private.png)
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1. In the upper-right corner of any page, use the {% octicon "plus" aria-label="Plus symbol" %} drop-down menu, and select **New repository**.
![Drop-down with option to create a new repository](/assets/images/help/repository/repo-create.png)

![Screenshot of a {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} dropdown menu showing options to create new items. The menu item "New repository" is outlined in dark orange.](/assets/images/help/repository/repo-create.png)
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1. Type a name for your repository, and an optional description.
![Create repository field](/assets/images/help/repository/create-repository-name.png)

![Screenshot of a the first step in creating a {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} repository. The "Repository name" field contains the text "hello-world" and is outlined in dark orange.](/assets/images/help/repository/create-repository-name.png)