How do I save and quit after making changes in a config file? I was told to type out the command :wq but I do not know where.
I'm met with this screen. Which keys do I press to type out the :wq command?
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karel
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1Does this answer your question? How to save a file using nano – N0rbert Apr 30 '21 at 07:32
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The :wq is for a different editor than the one you are using.
The one that you are using, asks you to press ctrl+o to output (write) the file, and ctrl+x to exit
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3also, ctrl+x with unsaved changes will trigger a "do you want to save?" prompt – Woodrow Barlow Apr 30 '21 at 12:02
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1+1, even though OP is basically trying to drive screws with a hammer and you're saying he's "really close" ;) – gronostaj Apr 30 '21 at 19:36
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1@gronostaj I understand - My point is that the OP is trying, which is more than a lot of the other questions I've seen :) – Charles Green Apr 30 '21 at 23:23