There are many text editors for Linux users, and choosing the best one is a subject of great debate. Nano isn’t good as it should be, while vim seems quite complex for the beginner.
Suppose you do not want to leave nano because other editors are too complex and require a learning curve. Maybe it’s time to try the micro terminal-based text editor.
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