diff --git a/technology/applications/cli/nano.md b/technology/applications/cli/nano.md index eac8411..2fe76d0 100644 --- a/technology/applications/cli/nano.md +++ b/technology/applications/cli/nano.md @@ -1,6 +1,40 @@ --- obj: application +website: https://www.nano-editor.org +repo: https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/nano.git +wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU_nano --- # nano -#wip +GNU Nano is a versatile and user-friendly text editor that comes pre-installed on many Unix-like operating systems. It is designed to be an easy-to-use, lightweight, and efficient text editor, making it a popular choice for both beginners and experienced users. Nano provides essential features for editing text files within the terminal, offering a simple and straightforward interface. A spiritual successor is [micro](micro.md). + +## Usage +To open a file using Nano, simply type: +```sh +nano filename +``` + +This will open the specified file in the Nano editor. If the file does not exist, Nano will create a new file with that name. + +### Key Commands +- **Ctrl + O**: Write changes to the file (save). +- **Ctrl + X**: Exit Nano. +- **Ctrl + G**: Get help for key commands. +- **Ctrl + K**: Cut the current line. +- **Ctrl + U**: Paste the cut text. +- **Ctrl + W**: Search for a specific string in the text. +- **Ctrl + C**: Display the current cursor position. + +### Navigation +- Use arrow keys to navigate. +- **Ctrl + Arrow Key**: Move one word at a time. +- **Ctrl + A**: Move to the beginning of the line. +- **Ctrl + E**: Move to the end of the line. + +## Features +1. **Syntax Highlighting**: Nano supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages, making it easier to read and edit code. +2. **Auto-indentation**: Nano can automatically indent code based on the syntax of the file, improving code readability. +3. **Search and Replace**: Nano provides a simple way to search for specific strings in the text and replace them with another. +4. **Multiple Buffers**: You can open multiple files in separate buffers and switch between them easily. +5. **Mouse Support**: In some terminal emulators, Nano supports basic mouse interactions for scrolling and text selection. +6. **Configuration File**: Users can customize Nano's behavior by creating a `.nanorc` configuration file in their home directory.