Nano is a simple yet powerful command-line based text editor, very popular among novice Linux users for its easy-to-use interface. As a command-line editor, it offers a lightweight alternative to more complex graphical text editors. In this article, we will explain how you can use the nanotext editor in Linux, from installing it to editing documents with it.
Linux Crash Course – nano (Command Line Text Editor)
Generally, the nano editor comes pre-installed on most Linux distros. If you are not sure, you can check with the following command:
After running the command, if you see the nano version number in the Linux terminal, it means that it is installed, and you can proceed to the next section where we have described how to use the nano editor in Linux. If you get an error message like "nano: command not found", use the commands below to install nano depending on your distro:
sudo apt install -y nano
