^G nano help
To edit a file called filename, type nano filename.
In nano, you can insert another file:
^R read an existing file into nano (inserted at the current cursor position)
^T opens a browser that allows you to select a file name from a list of files and directories
^A move to beginning of line
^E move to end of line
^Y move down a page
^V move up a page
^_ move to a specific line (^^V moves to the end of the file, ^^Y to the top)
^C find out what line the cursor is currently on
^W search for some text.
When searching, you will be prompted for the text to search for. It searches from the current cursor position, wrapping back up to the top if necessary.
^D delete character currently under the cursor
BackSpace delete character currently in front of the cursor
^K delete entire line
^\ search for (and replace) a string of characters
^K does not delete lines permanently;
^U. This may be used to simulate cut and paste:
^O save contents without exiting (you will be prompted for a file to save to)
^X exit nano (you will be prompted to save your file if you haven't)
^T when saving a file, opens a browser that allows you to select a file name from a list of files and directories