Text and processing

The nano command

Simple text editor in the terminal. Ideal to edit config files without hassle.

Syntax

nano [archivo]Try it in the terminal →

Copy-ready examples

$ nano /etc/hostnameOpen a file

You can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.

Typical mistakes

  • Quit with Ctrl+X and save with Y (Yes).

Related commands

vimcat

FAQ

How do I save and quit in nano?

Ctrl+O saves and Ctrl+X quits; the shortcuts are shown at the bottom of the screen.

Is nano always installed?

Not on every minimal distribution; install it with sudo apt install nano.

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