# Git: Checkout Selected Revision Dialog Box

The Checkout Selected Revision dialog box enables you to check out an existing branch and copy the files to your Working Tree.

The Checkout Selected Revision dialog box contains the following elements:

Element | Description
--- | ---
Commit ID | A unique identifier of the branched revision.
Author | Name of a person who committed the revision.
Message | A message specified during the commit of the revision.

To create a new branch out of the checked out revision, choose the Checkout as New Branch option, enter the name in the Branch Name field, and then click Checkout to check out the revision.

Note: If you specify a general revision (not a branch) or do not select the Checkout as New branch option, the HEAD becomes detached and you are no longer on a branch.

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