Re: [Help-nano] How to quit nano

[Zachrey Helmberger]

Hi Chris,

Thanks so much! I request the documentation include this information.

Thanks!
Zac


On 12/8/08, Chris Allegetta <address@hidden> wrote:
> The default exit sequence in nano control-x.  If nano's keys have been
> rebound via the .nanorc or you changed your keyboard mapping then I
> cannot help, but the default is control-x.  If you have modified the
> file it will ask you when you exit whether you wish to save those
> changes.
>
> Have a nice day and thank you for using nano.
> --
> Chris A
>
> On Dec 7, 2008, at 4:18 PM, "Zachrey Helmberger" <address@hidden>
> wrote:
>
>> Dear nano help,
>>
>> I went to:
>>
>> http://www.nano-editor.org/docs.php
>>
>> and could not find out how to quit nano. I executed the command:
>>
>> nano hosts
>>
>> and want to quit or exit without screwing up the hosts file. I did not
>> make a copy of the file before executing nano.
>>
>> There is nothing at all in online manual:
>> http://www.nano-editor.org/dist/v2.1/nano.html
>> nor the ManPage:
>> http://www.nano-editor.org/dist/v2.1/nano.1.html
>> nor Nanorc man page:
>> http://www.nano-editor.org/dist/v2.1/nanorc.5.html
>>
>> I know I am an R-Tard but could you please clearly and unambiguously
>> indicate how to exit nano without modifying the file. Please also
>> indicate how to exit and save the changes.
>>
>> Do I press and hold the key with the Apple logo and cloverleaf symbol
>> on it and then lowercase "x"? or do I use the "ctrl" key and "x" or
>> "ctrl"-"shift"-"x" or ??
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
>> Zac Helmberger
>>
>>
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