vi Editor

View a file

1. Open a file:

   vi <file name>
   

2. Close the file by typing :q and press ENTER

Edit/Create a file

1. Open or create a file:

   vi <file name>
   

2. Press i to activate the insert mode
3. Navigate to the right location using the arrow keys: ← ↑ → ↓

4. Modify or add some content

   Note

   Use Ctrl Shift + c and Ctrl Shift + v for copy/paste content in the vi editor`.

5. Press ESC to exit the insert mode

6. Store and close the file by typing :wq and press ENTER