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+======Micro======
+**Micro** is a simple and intuitive [[text_editors_on_sdf|text editor]], which takes advantage of the capabilities of modern terminal emulators.
+It aims to be a sort of successor to [[nano]], enjoyable for full-time use, for those who prefer to work in the terminal, or who regularly edit files via remote systems.
+Many Microsoft Windows users find Micro easy to use, as it has mouse support and  Windows inspired commands: **Ctrl+c** and **Ctrl+v** for copy and paste, **Ctrl+s** for save, **Ctrl+q** for exit, etc.
+====Using Micro====
+Run Micro with
+<code bash>micro</code>
+...or open a file with:
+<code bash>micro file.txt</code>
+Type text into the buffer window and edit your document.
+You may review the main shortcuts with **Alt+g**.
+===Scrolling===
+By default, Micro uses keyboard shortcuts that will be familiar to Windows users. **Ctrl+arrow keys** move word by word. Use **Alt+Left arrow** or **Alt+Right arrow** to move the cursor to the beginning or end of the line. You can move to next or previous paragraph with **Alt+{** or **Alt+}** respectively.
+Use **Ctrl+Up arrow** or **Ctrl+Down arrow** to scroll to the beginning or end of the document.
+===Selecting in Micro===
+While scrolling, you can combine all of these movements with the **Shift key** to activate text selection.
+====Micro Shortcuts====
+^Key Shortcut^Command^
+|Ctrl+g |Help |
+|Alt+g |Display shortcuts on screen |
+|Ctrl+a |Select All |
+|Ctrl+x |Cut |
+|Ctrl+c |Copy |
+|Ctrl+v |Paste |
+|Alt+Backspace |Delete word |
+|Ctrl+k |Cut line (like Nano) |
+|Ctrl+z |Undo |
+|Ctrl+y |Redo |
+|Ctrl+f |Search |
+|Ctrl+p |Previous Search |
+|Ctrl+n |Next Search |
+|Ctrl+w |Switch windows |
+|Ctrl+r |Line Numbers |
+|Ctrl+s |Save Changes |
+|Ctrl+b |Open a shell |
+|Ctrl+q |**Quit Micro** |
+You can also use  Function keys for  common tasks:
+|F2 |Save |
+|F3 |Search |
+|F4 |Quit |
+|F7 |Search |
+|F10 |**Quit Micro** |
+===Micro Special Commands===
+**Ctrl+e** displays a ''>'' prompt. Enter a Micro special commands for certain advanced features.
+^Special Command^Feature ^
+|''set softwrap on'' |Activate wordwrap |
+|''set scrollbar on'' |Add vertical scrollbar |
+|''vsplit'' |Split window vertically |
+|''hsplit'' |Split window horizontally |
+|''vsplit file.txt'' |Load ''file.txt'' into vertical window |
+|''hsplit file.txt'' |Load ''file.txt'' into horizontal window |
+Once you create several work windows in Micro, use **Ctrl+w** to switch between them.
+You can configure the keys via the ''~/.config/micro/bindings.json'' file, and the user settings in ''~/.config/micro/Settings.json''.