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+---
+title: Return to previous branch
+tags: branch,beginner
+---
+
+Switches back to the last branch.
+
+- Use `git checkout -` to switch back to the previous branch.
+
+```sh
+git checkout -
+```
+
+```sh
+git checkout patch-1
+git checkout master
+git checkout - # Switches to `patch-1`
+```