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Nicholas Jacob
Nicholas Jacob
7,536 Points
Posted by Nicholas Jacob
Nicholas Jacob
7,536 Points

I can't exit the nano editor. I press control x to save/exit and then press y to confirm, but nothing happens.

I'm taking the Git Basics course and I can't exit the nano editor. I press control x to save/exit and then press y to confirm, but nothing happens. In fact, the screen seems to freeze after I press y as I'm unable to use any of the keyboard commands. The same freezing problem happens when I press control o to save without exiting. Any idea why I'm experiencing this freezing problem?

Side note - My files were being saved and I've been able to continue by opening a new tab in the console.

Thanks! Nick

2 Answers

Sue Dough
Sue Dough
35,800 Points
Sue Dough
Sue Dough
35,800 Points

After you press Y it will ask you if you want to save. You then have to press enter if you accept the file name.

Nicholas Jacob
Nicholas Jacob
7,536 Points
Nicholas Jacob
Nicholas Jacob
7,536 Points

Perfect! Thank you very much.