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+# syntax highlighting
+# clone from https://github.com/scopatz/nanorc
+include "~/.nano/syntax/*.nanorc"
+
+# options
+set const
+set mouse
+set smooth
+set multibuffer
+set tabstospaces
+set tabsize 2