I personally find the nano text editor the most convenient, here’s how to install nano on Linux (various distributions)
Don’t be put off by everything on this page, you only need to copy and paste one line for your own version!
Debian, Ubuntu, Raspbian, Deepin & Linux Mint
Find and open your terminal (Terminal or Konsole) and enter:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install nanoTest if it worked: Create, Edit & Delete
Manjaro & Arch Linux
Find and open your terminal (maybe Konsole or GNOME Terminal) and enter:
sudo pacman -Syu && sudo pacman -S nanoTest if it worked: Create, Edit & Delete
Fedora, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux & CentOS 8+
Find and open your terminal (most likely GNOME) and enter:
sudo dnf install nanoTest if it worked: Create, Edit & Delete
OpenSUSE
Find and open your terminal (maybe Konsole or GNOME Terminal) and enter:
sudo zypper refresh && sudo zypper install nanoTest if it worked: Create, Edit & Delete
Why didn’t you show me how to install nano on Linux for any other versions?
I admit that I’ve skipped a few for the following reasons:
Elementary OS
I didn’t include this because I simply didn’t have enough space in the title! It’s the same command as Debian at the top.
CentOS 7
I didn’t show CentOS 7 because it’s soon going to be no longer supported but you simply have to use the old package manager yum instead of dnf.
CloudLinux
It’s the same as CentOS, for versions up to CloudLinux OS 7 use yum or for CloudLinux OS 8+ use dnf
sudo dnf install nanoZorin OS
It’s the same command as Debian at the top.
PS Zorin OS is great for beginners and it’s an excellent alternative to elementary OS. Download Zorin OS
Kali Linux
It’s the same command as Debian, if you’re using Kali Linux you should already know this.
Gentoo
If you’re using Gentoo, you shouldn’t need it but here it is:
sudo emerge --sync && sudo emerge nanoKubuntu, Lubuntu & Xubuntu
It’s the same as Ubuntu of course (at the top of the page)
Do I already have nano?
The chances are that nano is already pre-installed on your system, especially if you use Debian, Ubuntu or any of their deriatives. You can check if it’s installed using this:
nano --versionIf you tried installing nano but it was already installed, there’s no harm done, it may have just updated your system.
