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What is vi Editor?

The vi editor is a powerful text editor in Linux, ideal for coding and system administration tasks.

Switch between Command, Insert, and Visual modes to edit and navigate files efficiently.

Modes of vi Editor

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Use h, j, k, l to move left, down, up, and right in Command mode.

Basic Navigation Commands

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Enter Insert mode with i or a to start typing, and use dd to delete a line.

Editing Text Made Simple

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Save changes with :w, quit with :q, or use :wq to save and exit together.

Save and Exit vi Editor

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