UNIX Basic commands: vi
The vi command launches the text editor called vi.
Syntax
The syntax for the vi command is:
vi [options] [files]
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -ccommand | Launch vi and execute the command in vi. |
| -l | Edit a LISP file. |
| -L | Lists all files that were saved due to an editor or system crash. |
| -rfile | Recover and open file after an editor or system crash. |
| -R | Read-only. |
| + | Position on last line of file in vi. |
| +n | Position on n line of the file in vi. |
Example
vi + tech
* Please note that there are many flavors of UNIX, so if in doubt, consult your man pages.
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