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==Set $EDITOR==
==Set $EDITOR==


In Linux and other Unix-like operating systems, the EDITOR environment variable is used to specify the default text editor that should be used when opening and editing files from the command line.
In FreeBSD and other Unix-like operating systems, the '''EDITOR''' environment variable specifies the default text editor for command-line operations.
 
To set '''EDITOR''' to the '''nano''' text editor, use:
<code>set EDITOR=nano</code>
This ensures that commands or programs needing a text editor, like '''git commit''', will use nano by default.
 
'''Nano''' is appreciated for its simplicity and user-friendly interface, making it ideal for beginners.
 
Setting '''EDITOR''' to nano can be beneficial for:
* Users preferring nano over other editors like vi or emacs.
* Those new to Linux.
 
To make this setting persistent across sessions, add the command to your shell startup file:
* For Bash: '''~/.bashrc'''
* For Zsh: '''~/.zshrc'''
 
=== '''SH SHELL''' Checking, Setting, and Unsetting $EDITOR ===
- Check if '''EDITOR''' is already set:
  <code>echo $EDITOR</code>
 
- Set the environment variable:
  <code>set EDITOR=nano</code>


The set EDITOR=nano command is used to set the EDITOR environment variable to the nano text editor. This means that any command or program that requires a text editor to be opened, such as git commit, will now use nano as the default editor instead of the previously set default.
- Unset the variable:
  <code>unset EDITOR</code>


The nano editor is a simple, easy-to-use text editor that is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive, making it a good choice for beginners who are new to Linux.
Once set, you can use:
<code>$EDITOR /home/$USER/somefile.txt</code>
to open files with your chosen editor, in this case, nano.


Setting the EDITOR environment variable to nano can be useful for users who prefer to use nano as their default text editor, or for users who are not familiar with other text editors like vi or emacs.
=== '''BASH SHELL''' Checking, Setting, and Unsetting $EDITOR ===
- Check if '''EDITOR''' is already set:
  <code>echo $EDITOR</code>


To make the EDITOR environment variable persist across terminal sessions, you can add the set EDITOR=nano command to your shell startup file, such as .bashrc or .zshrc, depending on which shell you are using.
- Set the environment variable:
  <code>export EDITOR=nano</code>


To see if <b>EDITOR</b> as already be assigned:<br>
- Unset the variable:
<code>echo $EDITOR</code><br>
  <code>export EDITOR=</code>
<br>
* will export/set EDITOR to empty string
To set environment variable:<br>
<code>set EDITOR=nano</code><br>
<br>
To unset use:<br>
<code>unset EDITOR</code><br>


Now you can use <code>$EDITOR /home/$USER/somefile.txt</code> and it will open using nano or any other editor you set.
Once set, you can use:
<code>$EDITOR /home/$USER/somefile.txt</code>
to open files with your chosen editor, in this case, nano.

Latest revision as of 22:08, 16 February 2025

Set $EDITOR

In FreeBSD and other Unix-like operating systems, the EDITOR environment variable specifies the default text editor for command-line operations.

To set EDITOR to the nano text editor, use: set EDITOR=nano This ensures that commands or programs needing a text editor, like git commit, will use nano by default.

Nano is appreciated for its simplicity and user-friendly interface, making it ideal for beginners.

Setting EDITOR to nano can be beneficial for:

  • Users preferring nano over other editors like vi or emacs.
  • Those new to Linux.

To make this setting persistent across sessions, add the command to your shell startup file:

  • For Bash: ~/.bashrc
  • For Zsh: ~/.zshrc

SH SHELL Checking, Setting, and Unsetting $EDITOR

- Check if EDITOR is already set: 

 echo $EDITOR

- Set the environment variable: 

 set EDITOR=nano

- Unset the variable: 

 unset EDITOR

Once set, you can use: $EDITOR /home/$USER/somefile.txt to open files with your chosen editor, in this case, nano.

BASH SHELL Checking, Setting, and Unsetting $EDITOR

- Check if EDITOR is already set: 

 echo $EDITOR

- Set the environment variable: 

 export EDITOR=nano

- Unset the variable: 

 export EDITOR=
  • will export/set EDITOR to empty string

Once set, you can use: $EDITOR /home/$USER/somefile.txt to open files with your chosen editor, in this case, nano.

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