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What is the nano command in Linux?
GNU nano is a popular command line text editor that is included in most Linux distributions.
Its interface is comparable to GUI-based text editors, which makes it a popular choice for those who find vi or emacs commands non-intuitive.
How do I open a nano file in Linux?
Nano basics
- Opening and creating files. For opening and creating files type:
- Saving and exiting. If you want to save the changes you’ve made, press Ctrl + O . To exit nano, type Ctrl + X .
- Cutting and pasting. To cut a single line, you use Ctrl + K (hold down Ctrl and then press K ).
- Searching for text.
- More options.
- Wrap up.