What are the most useful Nano keyboard shortcuts?

The most essential Nano shortcuts are: Ctrl + O (Save), Ctrl + X (Exit), Ctrl + K (Cut line). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.

What is the Nano shortcut for save?

The Nano shortcut for save is Ctrl + O on Windows or Cmd + O on Mac. Save the file.

How do I use keyboard shortcuts in Nano?

To use keyboard shortcuts in Nano, simply press the key combination while the application is focused. Most shortcuts work immediately without any additional setup. On Mac, replace Ctrl with Cmd and Alt with Option for most shortcuts.

How many keyboard shortcuts does Nano have?

Nano has 8 keyboard shortcuts across 1 categories on shortcut-tools.com. These cover all major features and workflows.

← All

GNU Nano Shortcuts