Learning the VI Editor (Nutshell Handbook)

Learning the VI Editor (Nutshell Handbook)

<div><p>For many users, working in the Unix environment means using <i>vi</i>, a full-screen text editor available on most Unix systems. Even those who know <i>vi</i> often make use of only a small number of its features.<i>Learning the vi Editor</i> is a complete guide to text editing with<i>vi</i>. Topics new to the sixth edition include multiscreen editing and coverage of four<i>vi</i>clones: <i>vim</i>, <i>elvis</i>, <i>nvi</i>, and <i>vile</i> and their enhancements to <i>vi</i>, such as multi-window editing, GUI interfaces, extended regular expressions, and enhancements for programmers. A new appendix describes <i>vi</i>'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 <i>vi</i>. Extend your editing skills by learning to use <i>ex</i>, a powerful line editor, from within <i>vi</i>. For easy reference, the sixth edition also includes a command summary at the end of each appropriate chapter.Topics covered include:</p><ul><li>Basic editing</li><li>Moving around in a hurry</li><li>Beyond the basics</li><li>Greater power with <i>ex</i></li><li>Global search and replacement</li><li>Customizing <i>vi</i> and <i>ex</i></li><li>Command shortcuts</li><li>Introduction to the <i>vi</i> clones' extensions</li><li>The <i>nvi</i>, <i>elvis</i>, <i>vim</i>, and <i>vile</i> editors</li><li>Quick reference to <i>vi</i> and <i>ex</i> commands</li><li><i>vi</i> and the Internet</li></ul></div>