How to save a file in nano Linux

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How to save a file in nano Linux

07.07.2024, 21:50

Nano Linux (commonly referred to simply as Nano) is a small Linux distribution that is being developed with the goal of being very fast and lightweight. It can be used for both personal computers and servers.

What is nano Linux

Nano uses a really minimal set of components, which allows you to significantly reduce the size of the system and resource consumption. It also offers many tools and libraries for system development and administration. Saving (save) in nano Linux is necessary to save changes made to an open file. Without saving, all changes will be lost after closing the file or program. Therefore, saving is very important to keep your work and not lose the work done.

Save Instructions

To save the file in nano Linux, follow the instructions:
Press Ctrl+O.
The message "WriteOut" will appear in the terminal. Enter the file name you want to give to the saved file.
Press Enter to save the file.
If you want to leave the editor, press Ctrl+X. If you haven't saved the changes, the program will ask if you want to save the file.
Done! Now you know how to save files in nano Linux.
Saving if there is no access

If you don't have write permissions to the file and you can't save it to nano on Linux, then you need to follow these steps:

Press Ctrl + O to save the changes, enter a new file name in the dialog box that opens.
After that, press Enter and then Ctrl + X to exit nano.

Now you have a new file, the contents of which will be identical to the original file, but it is a new file that you can edit and save without problems.

How to save a file in nano Linux

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