Is there a global nanorc?

Question

I've recently started using nano quite a bit for code editing.
I've written custom syntax files, and I can include them in my local ~/.nanorc.

However, I do work across multiple accounts, so I manually have to apply the include to each user's .nanorc.

Is there a system-wide nanorc file I can edit, so the changes take effect for all users?

If you are using homebrew supplied nano on macOS, or compiled it yourself, try /usr/local/etc/nanorc. — SpinUp __ A Davis, Jul 18 '22 at 20:16

toxefa · Accepted Answer · 2015-04-24T20:09:02.400

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The system-wide nanorc file is at /etc/nanorc

You can also add a .nanorc file to /etc/skel so all new users have a local nanorc file added to their home folder.

edited Apr 24 '15 at 20:09

answered Apr 24 '15 at 20:06

toxefa

Thank you, sir. I can't believe I didn't find that before. – IBPX Apr 24 '15 at 20:08
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@IBPX Don't forget to accept it if this is the answer you're looking for so others (in future) know it worked! Also see my addition above about the /etc/skel directory if you're managing a system with multiple users. – toxefa Apr 24 '15 at 20:10

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 04 '21 at 15:46

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Just in case anyone who compiled from source landed here and couldn't find /etc/nanorc:

That exact question was asked (and answered) here:

answered Jun 04 '21 at 15:46

cyqsimon

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