Download nano.exe

https://sourceforge.net/projects/nano-for-windows/

Open the link above, click Download, and download GNU-Nano_Win32(static).zip. Extract the zip file and place nano.exe in an arbitrary folder.

• Note: Japanese input is not supported. (As of 2024/03/31)

Set Environment Variables

In order to use nano.exe from the command prompt, you need to set the environment variables.

1. Press Win key + R key, type sysdm.cpl, and press Enter key.
2. In System Properties, click on the Advanced tab.
3. Click on Environment Variables.
4. Select Path under System variables and click Edit.
5. Click New and add the path to nano.exe.
6. Click OK to close all dialogs.
7. Restart the command prompt, type nano, and check if it can be executed.

How to use nano

When you type nano and execute it, a screen like the following will be displayed.

Shortcut descriptions are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

The meanings of the symbols are as follows:

• ^ represents the Ctrl key.
• M- represents the Alt key.

To save and close, press Ctrl + S and then Ctrl + X.

Reference

• GNU nano