Learning the vi Editor, Sixth Edition (original) (raw)

Book description

For many users, working in the Unix environment means using_vi_, a full-screen text editor available on most Unix systems. Even those who know vi often make use of only a small number of its features. Learning the vi Editor is a complete guide to text editing with vi. Topics new to the sixth edition include multiscreen editing and coverage of four_vi_clones: vim, elvis, nvi, and_vile_ and their enhancements to vi, such as multi-window editing, GUI interfaces, extended regular expressions, and enhancements for programmers. A new appendix describes_vi_'s place in the Unix and Internet cultures. Quickly learn the basics of editing, cursor movement, and global search and replacement. Then take advantage of the more subtle power of_vi_. Extend your editing skills by learning to use ex, a powerful line editor, from within vi. For easy reference, the sixth edition also includes a command summary at the end of each appropriate chapter. Topics covered include:

• Basic editing
• Moving around in a hurry
• Beyond the basics
• Greater power with ex
• Global search and replacement
• Customizing vi and ex
• Command shortcuts
• Introduction to the vi clones' extensions
• The nvi, elvis, vim, and _vile_editors
• Quick reference to vi and ex commands
• vi and the Internet