There are a few different ways to create and edit a file in Linux command line. This article explains how to use two text editors: nano and vim
- nano — Best choice for beginners
- vim — More features than nano, but also more difficult to use.
In using nano, type the following command:
$ sudo nano file_name
This will open the file and you can edit it. you can close the file and save it by:
Pressing CTRL+X at the same time then press Y to save it and hit ENTER.
In using vim, type the following command:
$ vi file_name
This will only open the file. In order to edit it:
Press I key, then change what you have to change in the file. Press ESC to stop editing then to save the file, type :wq! then ENTER.