How Do I Save in Nano Linux?

How Do I Save in Nano Linux?
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How do I save a file in nano Linux?

Press Enter to save file if no further commands are needed. To exit without saving changes, type CTRL + X and then type N for No at the prompt: Save modified buffer (ANSWERING “No” WILL DESTROY CHANGES)? The changes are not saved and the exit is instantaneous. To cancel the exit and re-enter nano, type CTRL + C.

How do I save and exit from nano?

Quitting Nano

To quit nano, use the Ctrl-X key combination. If the file you are working on has been modified since the last time you saved it, you will be prompted to save the file first. Type y to save the file, or n to exit nano without saving the file.

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