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nano: Open a file and enable soft wrapping.
$ nano --softwrap ${filename}
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The command "nano --softwrap ${filename}" opens the Nano text editor and enables the soft wrapping feature for the specified file.

Here's the breakdown of the command:

  • "nano": This is the command to launch the Nano text editor.
  • "--softwrap": This is an option or flag for Nano, which enables soft wrapping of lines. Soft wrapping means that long lines of text will automatically wrap and display properly within the editor window, without needing horizontal scrolling.
  • "${filename}": This is a placeholder for the name or path of the file you want to edit with Nano. You need to replace "${filename}" with the actual name or path of the file you wish to open.

Overall, this command is used to open a file in the Nano editor with soft wrapping enabled, making it easier to view and edit text that contains long lines.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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