Overview
nano-help is a utility that opens the official help file for the nano editor using nano itself. When you have questions while using nano, you can get information instantly within the terminal without needing to search the web separately.
Key Features
- Displays help within the nano editor
- Provides guidance on key shortcuts and functions
- Does not require a separate internet connection
Usage Examples
The nano-help command can be executed on its own without any options to view the nano editor's help.
Open nano Help
nano-helpOpens the complete help documentation for the nano editor in the terminal.
Tips & Notes
Useful tips and points to note when using nano-help.
How to Exit Help
To exit the help screen opened by nano-help, press `Ctrl + X`, which is the same way you exit nano editor without saving files.
- Press `Ctrl + X` on the help screen
nano Installation Required
The nano-help command requires the nano editor to be installed on your system to function correctly. Most Linux distributions come with nano pre-installed or it can be easily installed.