Nano is an easy and user-friendly text editor for Unix-based systems. Here is a detailed guide on how to save your work and exit the Nano editor.
Saving Your File in Nano:
1. Write Out (Save)
– To save the changes you’ve made to your file, press `Ctrl + O`.
– Nano will ask for the file name. If you’re saving the current file, just press `Enter`.
2. Exit Nano
– To exit Nano, press the button `Ctrl + X`.
Save and Exit in One Step:
1. Save and Exit
– If you want to save and exit at the same time, press `Ctrl + X`.
– Nano will ask if you want to save the changes. Press `Y` for yes.
– It will then prompt you to confirm the file name. Press `Enter` to confirm and exit.
More Tips:
– Cancel: If you don’t want to save changes, press the tab `Ctrl + X`, then press `N` when asked to save the changes.
– Save As: If you want to save the file with a unalike name, press `Ctrl + O`, type the new file name, and press `Enter`.
Then press the tab `Ctrl + X` to exit.
By following these steps, you can simply save and exit your files in Nano!