What is Nano paste?

Nano is a text editor that is very simple and easy-to-use. Nano is installed by default in Ubuntu and many other Linux environments.

Getting started

First, we need to install Nano in order to use it in the Linux environment. Use the command below in the terminal.

sudo apt-get install nano

Running Nano

Use the order in the command below to open a file in Nano.

nano /path/to/filename

Remember, that file can be of any type (e.g., “.txt”, “.c”, “.py”, etc.). For example, if your file name is “newfile.txt” and it’s in the folder “Myfiles,” you are supposed to write the command in terminal.

nano Myfiles/newfile.txt

This will open the file in Nano.

Copying and Pasting

If you want to copy text from a file or webpage, simply highlight it with the cursor. Similarly, in Nano, we highlight it, but it is referred to as marking it. For example, there is a following note in the file.

Educative is the Best.

I want to copy the keyword “Best” and paste it in the next line.

Steps

1. Selecting. We will mark the word “Best.” In order to do that, press the ALT + A keys to let the computer know we are about to select a keyword. Next, we will use the arrow keys to select the word “Best.” This will mark everything between the starting point up to where you wanted it to, but it does NOT include the cursor.

2. Copying. Secondly, we will press the ALT + ^ keys in order to copy the text to clipboard.

3. Pasting. Lastly, after selecting and copying it, we will move the cursor to the next line and press the CTRL + U keys in order to paste the word “Best”.

Educative is the Best.
Best