--force::
By default, `add` refuses to create a new working tree when
`<commit-ish>` is a branch name and is already checked out by
- another working tree and `remove` refuses to remove an unclean
- working tree. This option overrides these safeguards.
+ another working tree, or if `<path>` is already assigned to some
+ working tree but is missing (for instance, if `<path>` was deleted
+ manually). This option overrides these safeguards. To add a missing but
+ locked working tree path, specify `--force` twice.
++
+`move` refuses to move a locked working tree unless `--force` is specified
+twice.
++
+`remove` refuses to remove an unclean working tree unless `--force` is used.
+To remove a locked working tree, specify `--force` twice.
-b <new-branch>::
-B <new-branch>::
This format will remain stable across Git versions and regardless of user
configuration. See below for details.
+-q::
+--quiet::
+ With 'add', suppress feedback messages.
+
-v::
--verbose::
With `prune`, report all removals.