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Maria Persley
8,308 PointsFollowing on my MAC. After typing "Added a README file" No prompts @ bottom to save change. How to save?
Following on my MAC. After typing "Added a README file" there is no prompts @ bottom of screen to save change. Only the word --INSERT--. When I control X nothing happens. How do I save the change?
2 Answers
Dee Greene
8,508 PointsGive this a try:
- hit esc
- type in ":wq"
- hit enter
Also use this to switch your editor the one the teacher is using in the video
git config --global core.editor nano
Brian Stumbaugh
2,161 Pointsayyyy thanks! that worked
Dee Greene
8,508 PointsNo problem!
Brian Stumbaugh
2,161 PointsBrian Stumbaugh
2,161 Pointshey dee....is Nano something that needs to be downloaded...or does it come pre-installed on MacBooks?
Dee Greene
8,508 PointsDee Greene
8,508 PointsI have a Mac and those are the only steps I had to follow.