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The document provides an overview of the vi editor, the default text editor in UNIX, detailing its three modes: Command Mode, Input/Insert Mode, and Ex-Mode. It outlines various commands for editing, replacing, and inserting text within files. The document serves as a practical guide for users to effectively utilize the vi editor.

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4th(VI editor) s

The document provides an overview of the vi editor, the default text editor in UNIX, detailing its three modes: Command Mode, Input/Insert Mode, and Ex-Mode. It outlines various commands for editing, replacing, and inserting text within files. The document serves as a practical guide for users to effectively utilize the vi editor.

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Shahabuddin Ahmad 11232945 I

Shahabuddin Ahmad 11232945 I

Practical -04
Aim- To study vi editor in detail.

VI EDITOR: - The default editor that comes with the UNIX operating system is called vi (visual editor).
Using vi editor, we can edit an existing file or create a new file from scratch. we can also use this editor
to just read a text file.
There are three modes in vi editor.

1. Command Mode.

2. Input/Insert Mode.

3. Ex-Mode/Ex-command Mode.
1. Command Mode: - In command mode, actions are taken on the file. The vi editor starts in
command mode. Here, the typed words will act as commands in vi editor. To pass a command, you need
to be in command mode.

2. Insert Mode: - In insert mode, entered text will be inserted into the file. The Esc key will take
you to the command mode from insert mode.

3. Ex-Mode: - This mode enables you to perform tasks such as saving files, executing commands.

Commands to editing, replacing and inserting text in Files.

1. i :- Inserts text before current cursor location.

2. a :- Inserts text after current cursor location.

3. I :- Inserts text at beginning of current line.

4. A :- Inserts text at end of current line.

5. o :- Creates a new line for text entry below cursor location.

6. O :- Creates a new line for text entry above cursor location.

7. r :- Replace single character under the cursor with the next character typed.

8. R :- Replaces text from the cursor to right.

9. s: - Replaces single character under the cursor with any number of characters.

10. S:- Replaces entire line.


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