THE FOLLOWING TABLE IS A QUICK CHEATSHEET OF VI/VIM COMMANDS.

To edit a file: vi filename	To create a new file: vi newfilename	To switch to insert mode: i	To leave insert mode: ESC key	Hit :w to save
To move cursor left: h	To move cursor down: j	To move cursor up: k	To move cursor right: l
Hit :q to quit	Hit :wq to save and quit

Vi? Vi is one of many text based editors that many Unix and Unix-based operating systems. It can be a bit difficult to get started using. Vi has been a test question or a series of test questions on many Linux certifications as well.

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