Linux CLI - Viewing and Editing Files
You want to create a new file and write "Hello World" in nano, then save and exit. Which is the correct sequence?
You want to create a new file and write "Hello World" in nano, then save and exit. Which is the correct sequence?
hard📝 Application Q9 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Open new file with nano
Use 'nano newfile.txt' to create or open file.Step 2: Type text, save, and exit
Type "Hello World", save with Ctrl + O, confirm with Enter, then exit with Ctrl + X.Step 3: Check other options
Ctrl + S and Ctrl + Q do not save and exit in nano, Ctrl + C cancels, Ctrl + X before saving loses changes.Final Answer:
Run 'nano newfile.txt', type text, Ctrl + O, Enter, Ctrl + X -> Option CQuick Check:
Create, save, exit = Ctrl + O, Enter, Ctrl + X [OK]
Quick Trick: Save with Ctrl + O, then exit Ctrl + X [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using Ctrl+S to save
- Exiting before saving
- Using Ctrl+C to cancel instead of exit
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