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* It is an alternative to the vi text editor.
* It is an alternative to the vi text editor.
* Nano is based on Pico, an older text editor.
* Nano is based on Pico, an older text editor.

==Usage Tips==
* Although ctrl-key combinations are listed for all commands, you can use the Escape key (black circled x) as a substitute for combinations that Sugar reserves for other purposes, such as CTRL-O for WriteOut (file save, represented as ^O on the nano menu). Instead, press Escape twice, then the letter O. The usual WriteOut "File Name to Write:" prompt will appear.


==External Links==
==External Links==

Revision as of 20:08, 12 January 2008

  • Nano is a text editor built into recent builds of the OLPC.
  • It runs from the shell, not from within the Sugar desktop, so is mainly of use to developers.
  • It is an alternative to the vi text editor.
  • Nano is based on Pico, an older text editor.

Usage Tips

  • Although ctrl-key combinations are listed for all commands, you can use the Escape key (black circled x) as a substitute for combinations that Sugar reserves for other purposes, such as CTRL-O for WriteOut (file save, represented as ^O on the nano menu). Instead, press Escape twice, then the letter O. The usual WriteOut "File Name to Write:" prompt will appear.

External Links

  • [[1]] Wikipedia page about the Nano text editor.
  • [[2]] Official home page for Nano.
  • [[3]] Online HTML documentation.