How to use nano editor and vi editor?
Nano Editor
Opening Files:
1.To open a file using Nano, simply type nano followed by the file name:
nano filename.txt
For example if i run this command :- nano sf . It will open this window to edit , create the file.
Basic Navigation:
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor up, down, left, or right within the file.
To move directly to the beginning or end of the file, press Ctrl + Home or Ctrl + End, respectively.
You can also use the Page Up and Page Down keys to navigate through the file.
Editing Text:
To insert or append text, simply start typing at the desired location.
Use the Backspace or Delete key to remove characters.
To cut (remove) a line of text, use Ctrl + K. To paste the cut text, use Ctrl + U.
To undo your last action, press Ctrl + U.
Saving Files:
To save the changes made to the file, press Ctrl + O.
Nano will prompt you to confirm the file name. Press Enter to confirm and save the changes.
If you want to save the changes under a different file name, simply type the new name and press Enter.
Exiting Nano:
To exit Nano, press Ctrl + X.
If you have unsaved changes, Nano will prompt you to save them before exiting. Press Y to confirm and save, or N to exit without saving.
Deleting Files:
To delete a file from within Nano, you can’t do it directly. You’ll need to exit Nano and use shell commands like rm to delete the file:
rm filename.txt
Be cautious when using the rm command, as it permanently deletes files and cannot be undone.
Additional Tips:
Nano displays a list of available commands at the bottom of the screen. Press Ctrl + G to access the help menu for more commands.
VI USER MANUAL
Vim Modes and Commands
Modes in Vim
- Normal Mode: Default mode for navigation and editing.
- Insert Mode: Used for explicitly inserting and modifying text. Press I to go inside insert mode.
- Command Line Mode: Accessible by pressing Esc and then :. Used for operating Vim like saving and exiting.
Opening, Closing, and Saving Files
- Opening a File: vim FILE_NAME
- Quitting without Saving: :q! or :ZQ (Command Line Mode)
- Saving and Exiting: :x! or :wq! (Command Line Mode)
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