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@c end tex @c end tex
@titlepage @titlepage
@title GNU @code{nano} @title GNU @command{nano}
@subtitle a small and friendly text editor @subtitle a small and friendly text editor
@subtitle version 2.8.5 @subtitle version 2.8.5
@author Chris Allegretta @author Chris Allegretta
@page @page
This manual documents GNU @code{nano}, a small and friendly text editor. This manual documents GNU @command{nano}, a small and friendly text editor.
This manual is part of the GNU @code{nano} distribution.@* This manual is part of the GNU @command{nano} distribution.@*
@sp 4 @sp 4
Copyright (C) 1999-2009, 2014-2017 Free Software Foundation, Inc. Copyright (C) 1999-2009, 2014-2017 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ e-mail: @email{chrisa@@asty.org}@*
@node Top @node Top
@top @top
This manual documents GNU @code{nano}, a small and friendly text editor. This manual documents GNU @command{nano}, a small and friendly text editor.
@menu @menu
* Introduction:: * Introduction::
@ -75,16 +75,16 @@ This manual documents GNU @code{nano}, a small and friendly text editor.
@node Introduction @node Introduction
@chapter Introduction @chapter Introduction
GNU @code{nano} is a small and friendly text editor. Besides basic text GNU @command{nano} is a small and friendly text editor. Besides basic text
editing, @code{nano} offers many extra features, such as an interactive editing, @command{nano} offers many extra features, such as an interactive
search-and-replace, undo/redo, syntax coloring, smooth scrolling, search-and-replace, undo/redo, syntax coloring, smooth scrolling,
auto-indentation, go-to-line-and-column-number, feature toggles, auto-indentation, go-to-line-and-column-number, feature toggles,
file locking, backup files, and internationalization support. file locking, backup files, and internationalization support.
The original goal for @code{nano} was to be a complete bug-for-bug The original goal for @command{nano} was to be a complete bug-for-bug
emulation of Pico. But currently the goal is to be as compatible emulation of Pico. But currently the goal is to be as compatible
as possible while offering a superset of Pico's functionality. as possible while offering a superset of Pico's functionality.
@xref{Pico Compatibility} for more details on how @code{nano} and @xref{Pico Compatibility} for more details on how @command{nano} and
Pico differ. Pico differ.
Please report bugs via @url{https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?group=nano}. Please report bugs via @url{https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?group=nano}.
@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ Please report bugs via @url{https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?group=nano}.
@node Invoking @node Invoking
@chapter Invoking @chapter Invoking
The usual way to invoke @code{nano} is: The usual way to invoke @command{nano} is:
@quotation @quotation
@code{nano [FILE]} @code{nano [FILE]}
@ -111,10 +111,10 @@ adding it with a comma. So a more complete command synopsis is:
Normally, however, you set your preferred options in a @file{.nanorc} Normally, however, you set your preferred options in a @file{.nanorc}
file (@pxref{Nanorc Files}). And when using @code{set positionlog} file (@pxref{Nanorc Files}). And when using @code{set positionlog}
(making @code{nano} remember the cursor position when you close a file), (making @command{nano} remember the cursor position when you close a file),
you will rarely need to specify a line number. you will rarely need to specify a line number.
As a special case: when instead of a filename a dash is given, @code{nano} As a special case: when instead of a filename a dash is given, @command{nano}
will read data from standard input. This means you can pipe the output of will read data from standard input. This means you can pipe the output of
a command straight into a buffer, and then edit it. a command straight into a buffer, and then edit it.
@ -191,7 +191,7 @@ Use the blank line below the title bar as extra editing space.
@itemx --positionlog @itemx --positionlog
For the 200 most recent files, log the last position of the cursor, For the 200 most recent files, log the last position of the cursor,
and place it at that position again upon reopening such a file. and place it at that position again upon reopening such a file.
(The old form of this option, @code{--poslog}, is deprecated.) (The old form of this option, @option{--poslog}, is deprecated.)
@item -Q "@var{characters}" @item -Q "@var{characters}"
@itemx --quotestr="@var{characters}" @itemx --quotestr="@var{characters}"
@ -326,12 +326,12 @@ vary along with the width of the screen if and when it is resized.
The default value is @t{-8}. This option conflicts with @option{-w} The default value is @t{-8}. This option conflicts with @option{-w}
(@option{--nowrap}); the last one given takes effect. (@option{--nowrap}); the last one given takes effect.
@anchor{@code{--speller}} @anchor{@option{--speller}}
@item -s @var{program} @item -s @var{program}
@itemx --speller=@var{program} @itemx --speller=@var{program}
Use the given program to do spell checking and correcting. By default, Use the given program to do spell checking and correcting. By default,
@command{nano} uses the command specified in the @env{SPELL} environment @command{nano} uses the command specified in the @env{SPELL} environment
variable for this. If @env{SPELL} is not set, and @code{--speller} is variable for this. If @env{SPELL} is not set, and @option{--speller} is
not specified either, then @command{nano} uses its own interactive spell not specified either, then @command{nano} uses its own interactive spell
corrector, which requires the GNU @command{spell} program to be installed. corrector, which requires the GNU @command{spell} program to be installed.
@ -345,7 +345,7 @@ composer of a mailer program.
@item --unix @item --unix
Save a file by default in Unix format. This overrides nano's Save a file by default in Unix format. This overrides nano's
default behavior of saving a file in the format that it had. default behavior of saving a file in the format that it had.
(This option has no effect when you also use @code{--noconvert}.) (This option has no effect when you also use @option{--noconvert}.)
@item -v @item -v
@itemx --view @itemx --view
@ -408,7 +408,7 @@ Ignored, for compatibility with Pico.
@node Entering Text @node Entering Text
@section Entering Text @section Entering Text
@code{nano} is a "modeless" editor. This means that all keystrokes, @command{nano} is a "modeless" editor. This means that all keystrokes,
with the exception of Control and Meta sequences, enter text into the with the exception of Control and Meta sequences, enter text into the
file being edited. file being edited.
@ -418,7 +418,7 @@ Characters not present on the keyboard can be entered in two ways:
@item @item
For characters with a single-byte code, For characters with a single-byte code,
pressing the Esc key twice and then typing a three-digit decimal number pressing the Esc key twice and then typing a three-digit decimal number
(from 000 to 255) will make @code{nano} behave as if you typed the key (from 000 to 255) will make @command{nano} behave as if you typed the key
with that value. with that value.
@item @item
@ -491,7 +491,7 @@ and two help lines.
The title bar consists of The title bar consists of
three sections: left, center and right. The section on the left three sections: left, center and right. The section on the left
displays the version of @code{nano} being used. The center section displays the version of @command{nano} being used. The center section
displays the current filename, or "New Buffer" if the file has not yet displays the current filename, or "New Buffer" if the file has not yet
been named. The section on the right displays "Modified" if the been named. The section on the right displays "Modified" if the
file has been modified since it was last saved or opened. file has been modified since it was last saved or opened.
@ -545,7 +545,7 @@ saving.
@node Built-in Help @node Built-in Help
@chapter Built-in Help @chapter Built-in Help
The built-in help system in @code{nano} is available by pressing @kbd{^G}. The built-in help system in @command{nano} is available by pressing @kbd{^G}.
It is fairly self-explanatory. It documents the various parts of the It is fairly self-explanatory. It documents the various parts of the
editor and the available keystrokes. Navigation is via the @kbd{^Y} (Page Up) editor and the available keystrokes. Navigation is via the @kbd{^Y} (Page Up)
and @kbd{^V} (Page Down) keys. @kbd{^X} exits from the help system. and @kbd{^V} (Page Down) keys. @kbd{^X} exits from the help system.
@ -562,59 +562,59 @@ The following global toggles are available:
@table @code @table @code
@item Backup Files toggle @item Backup Files toggle
@kbd{Meta-B} toggles the @code{-B} (@code{--backup}) command-line option. @kbd{Meta-B} toggles the @option{-B} (@option{--backup}) command-line option.
@item Constant Cursor Position Display toggle @item Constant Cursor Position Display toggle
@kbd{Meta-C} toggles the @code{-c} (@code{--constantshow}) command-line option. @kbd{Meta-C} toggles the @option{-c} (@option{--constantshow}) command-line option.
@item Multiple File Buffers toggle @item Multiple File Buffers toggle
@kbd{Meta-F} toggles the @code{-F} (@code{--multibuffer}) command-line option. @kbd{Meta-F} toggles the @option{-F} (@option{--multibuffer}) command-line option.
@item Smart Home Key toggle @item Smart Home Key toggle
@kbd{Meta-H} toggles the @code{-A} (@code{--smarthome}) command-line option. @kbd{Meta-H} toggles the @option{-A} (@option{--smarthome}) command-line option.
@item Auto Indent toggle @item Auto Indent toggle
@kbd{Meta-I} toggles the @code{-i} (@code{--autoindent}) command-line option. @kbd{Meta-I} toggles the @option{-i} (@option{--autoindent}) command-line option.
@item Cut From Cursor To End-of-Line toggle @item Cut From Cursor To End-of-Line toggle
@kbd{Meta-K} toggles the @code{-k} (@code{--cut}) command-line option. @kbd{Meta-K} toggles the @option{-k} (@option{--cut}) command-line option.
@item Long-Line Wrapping toggle @item Long-Line Wrapping toggle
@kbd{Meta-L} toggles the @code{-w} (@code{--nowrap}) command-line option. @kbd{Meta-L} toggles the @option{-w} (@option{--nowrap}) command-line option.
@item Mouse Support toggle @item Mouse Support toggle
@kbd{Meta-M} toggles the @code{-m} (@code{--mouse}) command-line option. @kbd{Meta-M} toggles the @option{-m} (@option{--mouse}) command-line option.
@item No Conversion From DOS/Mac Format toggle @item No Conversion From DOS/Mac Format toggle
@kbd{Meta-N} toggles the @code{-N} (@code{--noconvert}) command-line option. @kbd{Meta-N} toggles the @option{-N} (@option{--noconvert}) command-line option.
@item More Space For Editing toggle @item More Space For Editing toggle
@kbd{Meta-O} toggles the @code{-O} (@code{--morespace}) command-line option. @kbd{Meta-O} toggles the @option{-O} (@option{--morespace}) command-line option.
@item Whitespace Display toggle @item Whitespace Display toggle
@kbd{Meta-P} toggles the whitespace-display mode (@pxref{Whitespace}). @kbd{Meta-P} toggles the whitespace-display mode (@pxref{Whitespace}).
@item Tabs To Spaces toggle @item Tabs To Spaces toggle
@kbd{Meta-Q} toggles the @code{-E} (@code{--tabstospaces}) command-line option. @kbd{Meta-Q} toggles the @option{-E} (@option{--tabstospaces}) command-line option.
@item Smooth Scrolling toggle @item Smooth Scrolling toggle
@kbd{Meta-S} toggles the @code{-S} (@code{--smooth}) command-line option. @kbd{Meta-S} toggles the @option{-S} (@option{--smooth}) command-line option.
@item Expert/No Help toggle @item Expert/No Help toggle
@kbd{Meta-X} toggles the @code{-x} (@code{--nohelp}) command-line option. @kbd{Meta-X} toggles the @option{-x} (@option{--nohelp}) command-line option.
@item Color Syntax Highlighting toggle @item Color Syntax Highlighting toggle
@kbd{Meta-Y} toggles color syntax highlighting (if your nanorc defines syntaxes @kbd{Meta-Y} toggles color syntax highlighting (if your nanorc defines syntaxes
--- @pxref{Syntax Highlighting}). --- @pxref{Syntax Highlighting}).
@item Suspension toggle @item Suspension toggle
@kbd{Meta-Z} toggles the @code{-z} (@code{--suspend}) command-line option. @kbd{Meta-Z} toggles the @option{-z} (@option{--suspend}) command-line option.
@item Line Numbers toggle @item Line Numbers toggle
@kbd{Meta-#} toggles the @code{-l} (@code{--linenumbers}) command-line option. @kbd{Meta-#} toggles the @option{-l} (@option{--linenumbers}) command-line option.
@item Soft Wrapping toggle @item Soft Wrapping toggle
@kbd{Meta-$} toggles the @code{-$} (@code{--softwrap}) command-line option. @kbd{Meta-$} toggles the @option{-$} (@option{--softwrap}) command-line option.
@end table @end table
@ -622,19 +622,19 @@ The following global toggles are available:
@node Nanorc Files @node Nanorc Files
@chapter Nanorc Files @chapter Nanorc Files
The nanorc files contain the default settings for @code{nano}. They The nanorc files contain the default settings for @command{nano}. They
should be in Unix format, not in DOS or Mac format. During startup, should be in Unix format, not in DOS or Mac format. During startup,
@code{nano} will first read the system-wide settings, from /etc/nanorc @command{nano} will first read the system-wide settings, from /etc/nanorc
(the exact path might be different), and then the user-specific settings, (the exact path might be different), and then the user-specific settings,
from @file{~/.nanorc}. from @file{~/.nanorc}.
A nanorc file accepts a series of "set" and "unset" commands, which can A nanorc file accepts a series of "set" and "unset" commands, which can
be used to configure @code{nano} on startup without using command-line be used to configure @command{nano} on startup without using command-line
options. Additionally, there are some commands to define syntax highlighting options. Additionally, there are some commands to define syntax highlighting
and to rebind keys --- @pxref{Syntax Highlighting} and @ref{Rebinding Keys}. and to rebind keys --- @pxref{Syntax Highlighting} and @ref{Rebinding Keys}.
@code{nano} will read one command per line. @command{nano} will read one command per line.
Options in nanorc files take precedence over @code{nano}'s defaults, and Options in nanorc files take precedence over @command{nano}'s defaults, and
command-line options override nanorc settings. Also, options that do not command-line options override nanorc settings. Also, options that do not
take an argument are unset by default. So using the @code{unset} command take an argument are unset by default. So using the @code{unset} command
is only needed when wanting to override a setting of the system's nanorc is only needed when wanting to override a setting of the system's nanorc
@ -678,7 +678,7 @@ filename suffixed with a tilde (@code{~}).
@item set backupdir "@var{directory}" @item set backupdir "@var{directory}"
Make and keep not just one backup file, but make and keep a uniquely Make and keep not just one backup file, but make and keep a uniquely
numbered one every time a file is saved --- when backups are enabled numbered one every time a file is saved --- when backups are enabled
with @code{set backup} or @code{--backup} or @code{-B}. with @code{set backup} or @option{--backup} or @option{-B}.
The uniquely numbered files are stored in the specified directory. The uniquely numbered files are stored in the specified directory.
@item set backwards @item set backwards
@ -780,7 +780,7 @@ Use this color combination for line numbers.
@xref{@code{set functioncolor}} for details. @xref{@code{set functioncolor}} for details.
@item set operatingdir "@var{directory}" @item set operatingdir "@var{directory}"
@code{nano} will only read and write files inside "directory" and its @command{nano} will only read and write files inside "directory" and its
subdirectories. Also, the current directory is changed to here, so subdirectories. Also, the current directory is changed to here, so
files are inserted from this directory. By default, the operating files are inserted from this directory. By default, the operating
directory feature is turned off. directory feature is turned off.
@ -805,7 +805,7 @@ Do quick status-bar blanking: status-bar messages will disappear after 1
keystroke instead of 25. Note that @option{constantshow} overrides this. keystroke instead of 25. Note that @option{constantshow} overrides this.
@item set quiet @item set quiet
When set, @code{nano} will not report errors in the nanorc file nor ask them When set, @command{nano} will not report errors in the nanorc file nor ask them
to be acknowledged by pressing Enter at startup. If this option is used, it to be acknowledged by pressing Enter at startup. If this option is used, it
should be placed at the top of the file to be fully effective. should be placed at the top of the file to be fully effective.
@ -849,14 +849,14 @@ Enable soft line wrapping for easier viewing of very long lines.
@item set speller "@var{program}" @item set speller "@var{program}"
Use the given program to do spell checking and correcting. Use the given program to do spell checking and correcting.
@xref{@code{--speller}} for details. @xref{@option{--speller}} for details.
@item set statuscolor @var{fgcolor},@var{bgcolor} @item set statuscolor @var{fgcolor},@var{bgcolor}
Use this color combination for the status bar. Use this color combination for the status bar.
@xref{@code{set functioncolor}} for details. @xref{@code{set functioncolor}} for details.
@item set suspend @item set suspend
Allow @code{nano} to be suspended. Allow @command{nano} to be suspended.
@item set tabsize @var{number} @item set tabsize @var{number}
Use a tab size of @var{number} columns. The value of @var{number} must be Use a tab size of @var{number} columns. The value of @var{number} must be
@ -905,7 +905,7 @@ is done via regular expressions (see the @code{color} command below).
This is inherently imperfect, because regular expressions are not This is inherently imperfect, because regular expressions are not
powerful enough to fully parse a file. Nevertheless, regular powerful enough to fully parse a file. Nevertheless, regular
expressions can do a lot and are easy to make, so they are a expressions can do a lot and are easy to make, so they are a
good fit for a small editor like @code{nano}. good fit for a small editor like @command{nano}.
A separate syntax can be defined for each kind of file A separate syntax can be defined for each kind of file
via the following commands in a nanorc file: via the following commands in a nanorc file:
@ -913,7 +913,8 @@ via the following commands in a nanorc file:
@table @code @table @code
@item syntax "@var{name}" ["@var{fileregex}" @dots{}] @item syntax "@var{name}" ["@var{fileregex}" @dots{}]
Defines a syntax named "name" which can be activated via the @code{-Y/--syntax} Defines a syntax named "name" which can be activated via the @option{-Y}
or @option{--syntax}
command-line option, or will be automatically activated if the current command-line option, or will be automatically activated if the current
filename matches the extended regular expression "fileregex". All filename matches the extended regular expression "fileregex". All
subsequent @code{color}, @code{icolor}, @code{header} and other such subsequent @code{color}, @code{icolor}, @code{header} and other such
@ -963,7 +964,7 @@ background color "bgcolor", at least one of which must be specified.
Valid colors for foreground and background are: white, black, red, Valid colors for foreground and background are: white, black, red,
blue, green, yellow, magenta, and cyan. You may use the prefix "bright" blue, green, yellow, magenta, and cyan. You may use the prefix "bright"
to get a stronger color highlight for the foreground. If your to get a stronger color highlight for the foreground. If your
terminal supports transparency, not specifying a "bgcolor" tells @code{nano} terminal supports transparency, not specifying a "bgcolor" tells @command{nano}
to attempt to use a transparent background. to attempt to use a transparent background.
@item icolor @var{fgcolor},@var{bgcolor} "@var{regex}" @dots{} @item icolor @var{fgcolor},@var{bgcolor} "@var{regex}" @dots{}
@ -1415,28 +1416,28 @@ browser exits.
@node Pico Compatibility @node Pico Compatibility
@chapter Pico Compatibility @chapter Pico Compatibility
@code{nano} attempts to emulate Pico as closely as possible, but there @command{nano} attempts to emulate Pico as closely as possible, but there
are some differences between the editors: are some differences between the editors:
@table @code @table @code
@item Interactive Replace @item Interactive Replace
Instead of allowing you to replace either just one occurrence of a search Instead of allowing you to replace either just one occurrence of a search
string or all of them, @code{nano}'s replace function is interactive: it string or all of them, @command{nano}'s replace function is interactive: it
will pause at each found search string and query whether to replace this will pause at each found search string and query whether to replace this
instance. You can then choose Yes, or No (skip this one), or All (don't instance. You can then choose Yes, or No (skip this one), or All (don't
ask any more), or Cancel (stop with replacing). ask any more), or Cancel (stop with replacing).
@item Search and Replace History @item Search and Replace History
When the option @code{-H} or @code{--historylog} is given (or set in When the option @option{-H} or @option{--historylog} is given (or set in
the .nanorc file), text entered as search or replace strings is stored. the .nanorc file), text entered as search or replace strings is stored.
These strings can be accessed with the up/down arrow keys, or you can These strings can be accessed with the up/down arrow keys, or you can
type the first few characters and then use Tab to cycle through the type the first few characters and then use Tab to cycle through the
matching strings. A retrieved string can subsequently be edited. matching strings. A retrieved string can subsequently be edited.
@item Position History @item Position History
When the option @code{-P} or @code{--positionlog} is given (or set in When the option @option{-P} or @option{--positionlog} is given (or set in
the .nanorc file), @code{nano} will store the position of the cursor the .nanorc file), @command{nano} will store the position of the cursor
when you close a file, and will place the cursor in that position when you close a file, and will place the cursor in that position
again when you later reopen the file. again when you later reopen the file.
@ -1456,19 +1457,19 @@ marking key (@kbd{^^}) can not just be written out to a new (or existing) file,
it can also be appended or prepended to an existing file. it can also be appended or prepended to an existing file.
@item Reading Text from a Command @item Reading Text from a Command
When using the Read-File key (@kbd{^R}), @code{nano} can not just read a file, When using the Read-File key (@kbd{^R}), @command{nano} can not just read a file,
it can also read the output of a command to be run (@kbd{^X}). it can also read the output of a command to be run (@kbd{^X}).
@item Reading from Working Directory @item Reading from Working Directory
By default, Pico will read files from the user's home directory (when By default, Pico will read files from the user's home directory (when
using @kbd{^R}), but it will write files to the current working directory using @kbd{^R}), but it will write files to the current working directory
(when using @kbd{^O}). @code{nano} makes this symmetrical: always reading (when using @kbd{^O}). @command{nano} makes this symmetrical: always reading
from and writing to the current working directory --- the directory from and writing to the current working directory --- the directory
that @code{nano} was started in. that @command{nano} was started in.
@item File Browser @item File Browser
In the file browser, @code{nano} does not implement the Add, Copy, In the file browser, @command{nano} does not implement the Add, Copy,
Rename, and Delete commands that Pico provides. In @code{nano} the Rename, and Delete commands that Pico provides. In @command{nano} the
browser is just a file browser, not a file manager. browser is just a file browser, not a file manager.
@item Toggles @item Toggles
@ -1484,12 +1485,12 @@ Or see the list at the end of the main internal help text (@kbd{^G}) instead.
@node Building and Configure Options @node Building and Configure Options
@chapter Building and Configure Options @chapter Building and Configure Options
Building @code{nano} from source is fairly straightforward if you are Building @command{nano} from source is fairly straightforward if you are
familiar with compiling programs with autoconf support: familiar with compiling programs with autoconf support:
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item tar xvfz nano-x.y.z.tar.gz (where x.y.z is the version of @item tar xvfz nano-x.y.z.tar.gz (where x.y.z is the version of
@code{nano}) @command{nano})
@item cd nano-x.y.z/ @item cd nano-x.y.z/
@item ./configure @item ./configure
@item make @item make
@ -1506,7 +1507,7 @@ or writing files.
@item --disable-color @item --disable-color
Disable support for the syntax coloring of files. This also eliminates Disable support for the syntax coloring of files. This also eliminates
the @code{-Y} command-line option, which chooses a specific syntax. the @option{-Y} command-line option, which chooses a specific syntax.
@item --disable-comment @item --disable-comment
Disable the single-keystroke comment/uncomment function (@kbd{M-3}). Disable the single-keystroke comment/uncomment function (@kbd{M-3}).
@ -1522,7 +1523,7 @@ things about using the editor.
@item --disable-histories @item --disable-histories
Disable the code for the handling of the history files: the search and Disable the code for the handling of the history files: the search and
replace strings that were used, and the cursor position at which each replace strings that were used, and the cursor position at which each
file was closed. This also eliminates the @code{-H} and @code{-P} file was closed. This also eliminates the @option{-H} and @option{-P}
command-line options, which switch on the logging of search/replace command-line options, which switch on the logging of search/replace
strings and cursor positions. strings and cursor positions.
@ -1536,15 +1537,15 @@ tests on filename extension and header line will be enough).
@item --disable-linenumbers @item --disable-linenumbers
Disable the line-numbering function (@kbd{M-#}). This also eliminates the Disable the line-numbering function (@kbd{M-#}). This also eliminates the
@code{-l} command-line option, which turns line numbering on. @option{-l} command-line option, which turns line numbering on.
@item --disable-mouse @item --disable-mouse
Disable all mouse functionality. This also eliminates the @code{-m} Disable all mouse functionality. This also eliminates the @option{-m}
command-line option, which enables the mouse functionality. command-line option, which enables the mouse functionality.
@item --disable-multibuffer @item --disable-multibuffer
Disable support for opening multiple files at a time and switching Disable support for opening multiple files at a time and switching
between them on the fly. This also eliminates the @code{-F} command-line between them on the fly. This also eliminates the @option{-F} command-line
option, which causes a file to be read into a separate buffer by default. option, which causes a file to be read into a separate buffer by default.
@item --disable-nanorc @item --disable-nanorc
@ -1552,16 +1553,16 @@ Disable support for reading the nanorc files at startup. With such
support, you can store custom settings in a system-wide and a per-user support, you can store custom settings in a system-wide and a per-user
nanorc file rather than having to pass command-line options to get nanorc file rather than having to pass command-line options to get
the desired behavior. @xref{Nanorc Files} for more info. the desired behavior. @xref{Nanorc Files} for more info.
Disabling this also eliminates the @code{-I} and @code{-q} command-line Disabling this also eliminates the @option{-I} and @option{-q} command-line
options; the first inhibits the reading of nanorcfiles, and the second options; the first inhibits the reading of nanorcfiles, and the second
suppresses warnings about errors in those files. suppresses warnings about errors in those files.
@item --disable-operatingdir @item --disable-operatingdir
Disable setting the operating directory. This also eliminates the @code{-o} Disable setting the operating directory. This also eliminates the @option{-o}
command-line option, which sets the operating directory. command-line option, which sets the operating directory.
@item --disable-speller @item --disable-speller
Disable use of the spell checker. This also eliminates the @code{-s} Disable use of the spell checker. This also eliminates the @option{-s}
command-line option, which allows specifying an alternate spell checker. command-line option, which allows specifying an alternate spell checker.
@item --disable-tabcomp @item --disable-tabcomp
@ -1572,13 +1573,13 @@ Disable word completion (@kbd{^]}).
@item --disable-wrapping @item --disable-wrapping
Disable all hard-wrapping of overlong lines. This also eliminates the Disable all hard-wrapping of overlong lines. This also eliminates the
@code{-w} command-line option, which switches long-line wrapping off. @option{-w} command-line option, which switches long-line wrapping off.
@item --enable-tiny @item --enable-tiny
This option implies all of the above. It also disables some other This option implies all of the above. It also disables some other
internals of the editor, like the marking code, the cut-to-end-of-line internals of the editor, like the marking code, the cut-to-end-of-line
code, and the function toggles. By using the enabling code, and the function toggles. By using the enabling
counterpart of the above options together with @code{--enable-tiny}, counterpart of the above options together with @option{--enable-tiny},
specific features can be switched back on --- but a few cannot. specific features can be switched back on --- but a few cannot.
@item --enable-debug @item --enable-debug
@ -1587,10 +1588,10 @@ chances are you only want this feature when you're working on the nano source.
@item --disable-nls @item --disable-nls
Disables Native Language support. This will disable the use of any Disables Native Language support. This will disable the use of any
available GNU @code{nano} translations. available GNU @command{nano} translations.
@item --disable-wrapping-as-root @item --disable-wrapping-as-root
Disable hard-wrapping of overlong lines by default when @code{nano} Disable hard-wrapping of overlong lines by default when @command{nano}
is run as root. is run as root.
@item --enable-utf8 @item --enable-utf8
@ -1607,7 +1608,7 @@ Use the file with the given @var{name} (in the user's home directory)
as nano's settings file, instead of the default @code{.nanorc}. as nano's settings file, instead of the default @code{.nanorc}.
@item --with-slang @item --with-slang
Compile @code{nano} against Slang instead of against ncurses or other Compile @command{nano} against Slang instead of against ncurses or other
curses libraries. curses libraries.
@end table @end table