As a result of this limitation, if you have to work with files containing characters from other languages or special symbols, you should use a more capable text editor like Notepad++. On Windows ...

but it seemed to work fine for me on Notepad++ 5.1. AutoSave is a free download for Windows systems, requires Notepad++ to use.

For those with a Windows background, figuring out how to add a comment, save the entry and then exit the ... EditPad or my personal favorite, Notepad++. All you have to do is issue a git config ...