If you are working on a file using Nano Editor and want to know how to save a file, follow the below steps and screenshots.
Step 1: Press Control + X to Exit
^X Exit
Step 2: Now if you want to save and exit press Y else N
Save modified buffer? Y/N
Step 3: You can edit the filename to write (optional) and press Enter to Exit
File Name to Write: myfile.txt
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