docs: clarify git-pack-refs --all will pack all refs --all packs not just branch tips but anything under refs/ with the exception of hidden refs and broken refs. Clarify this in the documentation. Signed-off-by: John Cai <johncai86@gmail.com> Signed-off-by: Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com>
diff --git a/Documentation/git-pack-refs.txt b/Documentation/git-pack-refs.txt index 154081f..22f0066 100644 --- a/Documentation/git-pack-refs.txt +++ b/Documentation/git-pack-refs.txt
@@ -51,8 +51,9 @@ packed, and leaves other refs alone. This is because branches are expected to be actively developed and packing their tips does not help performance. -This option causes branch tips to be packed as well. Useful for -a repository with many branches of historical interests. +This option causes all refs to be packed as well, with the exception +of hidden refs, broken refs, and symbolic refs. Useful for a repository +with many branches of historical interests. --no-prune::