| Chapter 9:
Using Text Editors
Commands:
| Command |
Description |
Examples |
| vi
editor Command Mode |
Initial
default mode for creating and editing files, cursor positioning and
modification of existing text. All commands are initiated from this
mode. Pressing Esc from either of the other modes will return you to
command mode. |
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| vi
editor Entry Mode |
Used for
entry of new text. Entering an insert command such i (insert), a
(append) and o (open new line) will take you from command mode to
entry mode. Pressing escape (Esc) returns to command mode. Entry
commands are entered by themselves without pressing the Enter key. |
a, i, o, A, I, O |
| vi
editor Last Line Mode |
Used for
saving your work and quitting vi. Type a colon (:) to get to this
mode. Pressing the Enter key to returns to command mode. |
:w, :wq, ZZ,
:q!, :wq! |
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