Setting colors for ls in git bash on windows

Question

I have installed GitHub for Windows recently and am using the git bash prompt - the one thing that is bugging me right now is when I type LS all directories are listed in blue.<

Answer 1

I've never tried to use GIT on Windows ... but you should be able to adjust text colors with "git-config":

• http://git-scm.com/book/en/Customizing-Git-Git-Configuration

There is also a (hidden?) .gitconfig file you should be able to edit directly:

• http://mohundro.com/blog/2010/02/04/some-tips-on-using-git-with-windows/

Finally, this link has some good tips:

• In Git Bash on Windows 7, Colors display as code when running Cucumber or rspec