Overview
This lecture introduces the basics of the "nano" text editor, its interface, and its primary functions.
Introduction to nano
- Nano is a simple, user-friendly text editor available on Unix-like systems.
- It is used primarily in the terminal for editing text files.
Features of nano
- Nano has a straightforward interface that displays commands at the bottom of the screen.
- Common functions include opening, editing, and saving text files.
- It supports basic navigation using arrow keys.
Using nano
- To start nano, type
nano filename in the terminal.
- Keyboard shortcuts (shown at the bottom) let you save (
^O), exit (^X), and search (^W).
Key Terms & Definitions
- nano — a simple command-line text editor for Unix-like operating systems.
- Terminal — a text-based interface for interacting with the computer.
- Shortcut — a keyboard key combination for quickly performing actions.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Practice opening and editing a file using nano in your terminal.
- Review nano’s on-screen shortcut legend for common commands.