Overview

In this tutorial, we will learn the nano Linux command. nano is a GNU-based simple text editor inspired by Pico.

nano Linux Command

nano is a keyboard-oriented editor. To know more about the command, type the following command in the Terminal.

$ man nano

Launch

Most of the operations are controlled with keyboard shortcuts. The editor has the shortcut bar placed at the bottom of the screen.

To launch the editor, type the following command:

$ nano

To get help press the Control + G keyboard shortcut.

Keyboard shortcuts

Some important keyboard shortcuts are listed here:

Keyboard Shortcut	Command
Ctrl+ G	Get Help
Ctrl+ S	Save the Current File
Ctrl+ O	Save As the Current File
Ctrl+ W	Search Menu
Ctrl+ X	Exit nano editor

 

GNU Nano Homepage

https://www.nano-editor.org/

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Linux Commands

Linux Commands Tutorials on this website:

https://www.testingdocs.com/linux-basic-commands-tutorial/

More Information on Ubuntu Linux:
https://ubuntu.com/