Knowledge Base:Edit a configuration file

Synopsis
Step by step guide to edit a configuration file.

Environment
All the time.

Analysis
Configuration files are the default method to configure most software. Use a text editor to edit them. The default text editor in Gentoo is nano.

Resolution
Start Nano by typing in the terminal followed by file path and name. To edit the file, type the following command:

Nano now shows the content of the text file. Navigate through the text with the arrow keys and make edits as desired.

At the bottom Nano shows shortcuts for common actions (save, exit, etc.). The shortcut to save a file is shown as "^O". Users must prefix the shortcut with the key, so to save a file press +. To exit press +.