nano Command Generator
Generate nano commands to edit files in a simple terminal editor
Getting Started with nano
## What is nano?
`nano` is a small, friendly terminal text editor inspired by Pico. Unlike vi/emacs it has no modes — you type directly, and the most common shortcuts are always visible at the bottom of the screen (press `Ctrl+G` for full help, `Ctrl+O` to save, `Ctrl+X` to exit).
## How to Use
1. **Set Options**: Toggle line numbers, mouse support, backups, etc. 2. **Specify File**: Enter the path of the file to edit (new or existing). 3. **Copy & Run**: Paste the generated command into your terminal.
Nano is a great default editor for beginners, quick config tweaks, and editing over SSH.
Common Options
### `-l` Line numbers Display line numbers in front of every line — handy for editing code or logs.
### `-B` Backup on save When saving, write a backup of the existing file with a `~` suffix (e.g. `config.conf~`).
### `-E` Tabs to spaces Convert typed tabs into spaces, keeping indentation consistent across editors.
### `-m` Mouse support Allow clicking to position the cursor and use the scroll wheel inside the terminal.
### `-w` Disable hard-wrapping Turn off automatic hard-wrapping of overlong lines — essential when editing config files or wide data.
### `-x` Hide help lines Free up screen space by hiding the two-line shortcut bar at the bottom.
### `-c` Constant cursor position Always show the current line/column in the status bar.
▶How do I make line numbers and mouse support the default?
▶How do I save without wrapping long lines?
▶How do I quit nano?
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