Commonly used · Reading and processing text

nano: Modify files with a simple editor

Syntax

nano file

Options

Ctrl+O

save

Ctrl+X

quit

Examples

nano notes.txt

Usage and sandbox support

Just for review: the browser sandbox supports file preview and does not emulate the editor.

This command is for reference and review, and the simulation terminal does not provide corresponding exercises yet.

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