# Git: Select Revisions To Diff Dialog Box

The Select Revisions To Diff dialog box enables you to choose and compare file revisions maintained in the repository.

In the Select Revisions To Diff dialog box, you have to set the following properties:

Element | Description
--- | ---
Diff | Select an option from the drop-down list to compare file revisions.
Local To Base | Compares your local files against HEAD or Index.
Local To Revision | Compares your local files against any revision.
Base To Revision | Compares the current HEAD against any revision.
Revision | Displays the revision to which the previously selected revision is compared. Click Select to view the list of revisions maintained in the repository and choose the required revision.
Commit ID | A unique identifier of the revision.
Author | Name of a person who committed the revision.
Message | A message specified during the commit of the revision.

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