https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Git-Tools-Reset-Demystified I found mapping between the first image and those in the remainder of the article disorienting. I suggest adjusting the first image so that it, just like all the rest of the images, shows, left to right, head, index and working directory. /john -- John Yates 505 Tremont St, #803 Boston, MA 02116