If you run git config --global core.editor "nano -w", what will happen when you commit without a message?

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If you run git config --global core.editor "nano -w", what will happen when you commit without a message?

AGit opens Nano editor with wrapping disabled for you to write the commit message

BGit throws an error because of incorrect syntax

CGit uses the default editor ignoring the setting

DGit opens Vim editor instead

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the command effect
The command sets Nano with the -w option (disable wrapping) as the global editor for Git.
Step 2: Predict behavior on commit without message
When committing without a message, Git opens the configured editor to let you write the message. Here, Nano opens with wrapping disabled.
Final Answer:
Git opens Nano editor with wrapping disabled for you to write the commit message -> Option A
Quick Check:
core.editor with options opens editor as configured [OK]

Quick Trick: Add editor options inside quotes to pass flags [OK]

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