### MacPatch Help Topics

# Merging Files

- Merging with `patch`
  - Selecting the `patch` Input Format
  - Applying Imperfect Patches
    - Applying Patches with Changed White Space
    - Applying Reversed Patches
    - Helping `patch` Find Inexact Matches
    - Predicting what `patch` will do
  - Updating Time Stamps on Patched Files
  - Multiple Patches in a File
  - Applying Patches in Other Directories
  - Backup Files
  - Backup File Names
  - Reject File Names
- Tips for Making and Using Patches
  - Tips for Patch Producers
  - Tips for Patch Consumers
  - Avoiding Common Mistakes
  - Generating Smaller Patches