4.4.3. Saving changes#

To save the file, use the shortcut Ctrl + o.

This corresponds to the ^O Write Out function displayed at the bottom (Fig. 80). The ^ here refers to the Ctrl key.

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Fig. 80 To save changes use the Write Out function#

A prompt like the following will be displayed at the bottom (Fig. 81):

File Name to Write: exercise.txt
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Fig. 81 Enter a file name to save the file#

Press the ENTER key to accept the default value — the original file name.