How to exit when creating a new file in Debian?

To exit out of a file newly created in Debian, use the following command:

  1. If you are using a text editor like Vim or Nano, press the Esc key to ensure you are in command mode.
  2. Type “:q” (without quotes) and press Enter. This will exit the editor and return to the terminal prompt.

If you forget to save a file and want to exit without conditions, use the following command:

  1. If you are using a text editor such as Vim or Nano, press the Esc key to make sure you are in command mode.
  2. Type “:q!” (without quotes) and hit Enter. This will forcefully exit the editor and return you to the terminal prompt. Please be aware that this will discard any unsaved changes.

To save the file and exit, please use the following command:

  1. If you are using a text editor like Vim or Nano, press the Esc key to make sure you are in command mode.
  2. Type “:wq” (without quotation marks) and press Enter. This will save the file and exit the editor, then return to the terminal prompt.
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