VI / Vim Cheat Sheet

The VI/Vim cheat sheet is a quick reference guide that provides a list of commands and shortcuts for the VI/Vim text editor. It helps users navigate and use the editor more efficiently.

FAQ

Q: What is VI/Vim?
A: VI/Vim is a text editor primarily used in Linux and Unix systems.

Q: How do I navigate within a file in VI/Vim?
A: To navigate, use the arrow keys or the h, j, k, l keys (left, down, up, right).

Q: How do I edit text in VI/Vim?
A: To edit, press the i key to enter insert mode. Make changes, then press Esc to return to command mode.

Q: How do I save and exit in VI/Vim?
A: To save changes and exit, type :wq and press Enter. To exit without saving, type :q! and press Enter.

Q: How do I search for text in VI/Vim?
A: To search, press / and type the text you want to find. Press Enter to search.

Q: How do I delete text in VI/Vim?
A: To delete a character, press x. To delete a line, press dd.

Q: How do I copy and paste in VI/Vim?
A: To copy, press yy. To paste, press p.

Q: How do I undo changes in VI/Vim?
A: To undo, press u.

Q: How do I exit VI/Vim without saving changes?
A: To exit without saving changes, type :q! and press Enter.

Q: How do I open a specific file in VI/Vim?
A: To open a file, type vim followed by the filename, e.g., vim my_file.txt.