Use basic text editing commands (vi, nano, or emacs) to create and modify files.
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Use basic text editing commands (vi, nano, or emacs) to create and modify files.
Certainly! Here are examples of GNU/Linux commands for basic text editing using popular editors: vi, nano, and emacs.
Using vi:
- Create a new file or open an existing file with vi:
vi filename - Press
ito enter the insert mode and start editing the file. - Save the changes and exit vi by pressing
Escfollowed by:wqand thenEnter.
- Create a new file or open an existing file with vi:
Using nano:
- Create a new file or open an existing file with nano:
nano filename - Start editing the file. Use the arrow keys to navigate and type your text.
- Save the changes by pressing
Ctrl + Oand then pressEnter. - Exit nano by pressing
Ctrl + X.
- Create a new file or open an existing file with nano:
Using emacs:
- Create a new file or open an existing file with emacs:
emacs filename - Start editing the file. Type your text.
- Save the changes by pressing
Ctrl + Xfollowed byCtrl + S. - Exit emacs by pressing
Ctrl + Xfollowed byCtrl + C.
- Create a new file or open an existing file with emacs:
These commands allow you to create and modify files using different text editors in GNU/Linux. Choose the editor that you are most comfortable with or learn the basics of multiple editors to suit your preferences.
