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98 lines
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# Basic Text Editing (Nano)
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Nano is a simple, user-friendly text editor for Unix-like operating systems. It's designed to be easy to use, especially for beginners, while still offering powerful features for more advanced users.
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## 1. Installation:
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- On most Linux distributions, Nano is pre-installed.
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- If not, you can install it using your package manager:
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- For Ubuntu/Debian: `sudo apt-get install nano`
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- For Fedora: `sudo dnf install nano`
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- For macOS (using Homebrew): `brew install nano`
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## 2. Basic Usage:
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- To open Nano: Type `nano` in the terminal.
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- To open a specific file: `nano filename`
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- To create a new file: `nano newfilename`
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## 3. Interface:
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- The top line shows the version and file name.
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- The main area is for text editing.
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- The bottom two lines show available commands.
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## 4. Navigation:
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- Use arrow keys to move the cursor.
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- Page Up/Down: Move one screen at a time.
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- Home/End: Move to start/end of a line.
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- Alt+/ or Ctrl+_: Move to a specific line number.
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## 5. Editing:
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- Type to insert text at the cursor position.
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- Backspace: Delete character before cursor.
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- Delete: Remove character at cursor.
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- Ctrl+K: Cut the current line.
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- Ctrl+U: Paste the cut text.
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- Alt+6: Copy the current line.
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- Ctrl+^: Mark text (use arrow keys to select).
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## 6. File Operations:
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- Ctrl+O: Save the file.
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- Ctrl+X: Exit Nano (prompts to save if changes made).
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- Ctrl+R: Insert another file into the current one.
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## 7. Search and Replace:
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- Ctrl+W: Search for text.
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- Alt+W: Repeat last search.
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- Ctrl+\: Search and replace.
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## 8. Advanced Features:
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- Syntax Highlighting:
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- Enabled by default for many file types.
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- Customize in `/etc/nanorc` or `~/.nanorc`.
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- Auto-indentation:
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- Enable with `-i` option or `set autoindent` in config.
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- Line Numbers:
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- Show with `-l` option or `set linenumbers` in config.
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- Soft Wrapping:
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- Enable with `-$` option or `set softwrap` in config.
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## 9. Configuration:
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- Global config: `/etc/nanorc`
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- User config: `~/.nanorc`
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- Common settings:
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```
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set autoindent
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set linenumbers
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set mouse
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set tabsize 4
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```
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## 10. Helpful Commands:
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- Ctrl+G: Display help text.
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- Alt+X: Enable/disable mouse support.
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- Alt+N: Enable/disable line numbers.
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- Ctrl+J: Justify the current paragraph.
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## 11. Multiple Buffers:
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- Ctrl+R: Open a file in a new buffer.
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- Alt+< and Alt+>: Switch between buffers.
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## 12. Macros:
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- Ctrl+]: Start/stop macro recording.
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- Ctrl+A: Play back the macro.
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## 13. Spell Checking:
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- Enable with `-s` option or `set speller "aspell -x -c"` in config.
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- Alt+S: Activate spell checker (if enabled).
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## 14. Customizing Shortcuts:
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- In `.nanorc`, you can bind keys to functions:
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```
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bind ^Z undo main
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bind ^Y redo main
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```
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## 15. Colored Text:
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- Use `set titlecolor`, `set statuscolor`, etc. in `.nanorc` to customize colors.
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Nano is an excellent choice for quick edits and for users who prefer a straightforward, non-modal text editor. While it may not have all the features of more complex editors like Vim or Emacs, its simplicity and ease of use make it a popular choice for many users.
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