How do I stop a Git commit when VI is on the screen waiting for a commit message?

Question

I have asked Git to perform a commit from within git bash, It has brought up VI as it always does.

I now wish to cancel the commit, how do I prevent proceeding with the

Answer 1

• :q! does not work when amending a commit. It does not update the commit message, but it executes the amendment :-(
• :cq completely aborts the amendment.