its something like a text editor ,and what r its feauture,modes of operation and advantages......
need an answer that is easy to learn.....and also dont give me the bestest link jusss gimeee the simple and good information......
2007-02-21 07:41:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
"vi" is an old text editor used in Unix and Linux systems. It has two modes:
1. escape mode - a mode used for saving the file, quiting the editor, and manipulate the text.
Main functions:
* To save the file type ':w'.
* To quit type ':q'.
* To quit without saving use ':q!'
* To save and quit type ':wq'
* To save as 'foo.txt' use ':w foo.txt'
* To switch to 'insert mode type 'i','a','o' or 'O'.
2. insert mode - for typing text.
To switch to escape mode press the Esc key.
To switch from
2007-02-21 07:56:29 · answer #1 · answered by Amit Y 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vi = VIsual editor
Yes, it is a text editor designed to work across many different terminals. It is NOT a GUI editor. It is purely text based and uses keyboard commands for editing.
For example,
vi myfile
will open the file named myfile in the editor. From there, you have many, many commands to use:
i - insert text
o - open a line
G = file status
$ = end of line
and tons more
2007-02-21 07:50:26 · answer #2 · answered by BigRez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-17 15:36:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This editor is not for the novice. You need commands just to start inserting text. Check the link below for basic commands
2007-02-21 08:21:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your just starting out, try 'pico' instead. It is a little easier to pick up.
2007-02-21 11:08:20 · answer #5 · answered by rsmith985 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋