To save and exit GNU Nano 4.8 on a Mac, follow these steps:
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Save changes : Press `Ctrl + O`, then hit `Enter` to confirm the filename.
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Exit Nano: Press `Ctrl + X`.
This will save your changes and close the editor. If you haven't made any changes, you can simply press `Ctrl + X` to exit directly.
Nano is a simple, user-friendly text editor for Unix-like systems, including Linux and macOS. It's designed for easy editing of text files in a terminal environment. Nano provides basic editing features such as cut, copy, paste, search, and undo, making it accessible for users who may not be familiar with more complex editors. Its interface shows helpful shortcuts at the bottom, allowing users to perform actions quickly.
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Editing Text:
- Simply type to insert text.
- Use the arrow keys to navigate through the document.
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Save Changes:
- Press
Ctrl + O, then hitEnterto save.
- Press
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Exit:
- Press
Ctrl + Xto exit. If you have unsaved changes, it will prompt you to save.
- Press
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Cut a Line:
- Place the cursor on the line and press
Ctrl + Kto cut it.
- Place the cursor on the line and press
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Paste a Line:
- Move the cursor to the desired location and press
Ctrl + Uto paste.
- Move the cursor to the desired location and press
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Search for Text:
- Press
Ctrl + W, type the search term, and hitEnterto find it.
- Press
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Undo Changes:
- Press
Ctrl + Zto undo the last action.
- Press
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Justify Text:
- Select a block of text and press
Ctrl + Jto justify it.
- Select a block of text and press
These features make Nano a straightforward tool for editing text files in the terminal.