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`nano` Editor

nano is a simple and easy-to-use terminal-based text editor.
Ideal for quick edits or configuration file changes.
Lighter and more intuitive than vim or emacs.

Syntax


nano filename

Opens filename for editing.
If the file doesn’t exist, it creates a new one.

Key	Action
`Ctrl` + `A`	Move to beginning of line
`Ctrl` + `E`	Move to end of line
`Ctrl` + `Y`	Scroll up one page
`Ctrl` + `V`	Scroll down one page
`Ctrl` + `_`	Go to specific line and column

Editing Text

Use arrow keys to move.
Type as you normally would.
Supports copy, cut, paste operations.

Saving and Exiting

Key	Action
`Ctrl` + `O`	Write out (Save) file
`Enter`	Confirm filename to save
`Ctrl` + `X`	Exit nano
`Ctrl` + `C`	Cancel current action

Cutting, Copying, and Pasting

Key	Action
`Ctrl` + `K`	Cut the current line
`Ctrl` + `U`	Paste the cut line
`Ctrl` + `^`	Set mark (start selection)
Arrow keys	Extend selection
`Ctrl` + `K`	Cut selected region

Searching and Replacing

Key	Action
`Ctrl` + `W`	Search
`Ctrl` + `\`	Search and replace
`Ctrl` + `R`	Insert file contents at cursor

Enabling Line Numbers (optional)


nano -c filename

Shows the current cursor position.

Example: Edit `/etc/hosts`


sudo nano /etc/hosts

Make changes to the hosts file, save with Ctrl + O, exit with Ctrl + X.

Summary of Common Shortcuts

Shortcut	Description
`Ctrl + O`	Save (write out)
`Ctrl + X`	Exit
`Ctrl + K`	Cut line or region
`Ctrl + U`	Paste
`Ctrl + W`	Search
`Ctrl + \`	Replace
`Ctrl + ^`	Start marking selection
`Ctrl + G`	Help

Last updated on July 24, 2025

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