Exiting various commands in Linux can vary depending on the command or application you are using. Here are some common commands and how to exit them:
1. top
- Exit: Press
q.
2. less
- Exit: Press
q.
3. nano (Text Editor)
- Exit: Press
Ctrl + X. If you have unsaved changes, it will prompt you to save them.
4. vim (Text Editor)
- Exit:
- Press
Escto ensure you are in normal mode. - Type
:qand pressEnterto quit. - If you have unsaved changes, type
:q!to quit without saving, or:wqto save and quit.
- Press
5. man (Manual Pages)
- Exit: Press
q.
6. htop
- Exit: Press
F10orq.
7. tail -f
- Exit: Press
Ctrl + Cto stop following the log file.
8. ssh (Secure Shell)
- Exit: Type
exitor pressCtrl + D.
9. screen or tmux (Terminal Multiplexers)
- Exit:
- For
screen, typeexitor pressCtrl + A, thenKto kill the session. - For
tmux, typeexitor pressCtrl + B, thenDto detach.
- For
Summary
These are common commands and their exit methods. If you encounter a specific command not listed here or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
