Vi User Manual

This document is a VI user manual, which introduces the basic operation commands of the VI editor, including moving the cursor, scrolling the screen, inserting text, deleting commands, searching and replacing commands, option settings, line mode commands, etc.


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Brand
VI
Document type
User Manual
Language
Chinese
Pages
2
File format
PDF
File size
72 KB
Published
27 February, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
0039C5B37371628349CA85D409D49340

About this manual

This manual provides a concise reference for the Vi text editor, covering cursor movement, screen scrolling, and basic editing commands. It explains how to open files, insert text, delete characters or lines, and navigate within a file using familiar keystrokes.

Additional sections describe search and replace operations, special character handling, option settings, line‑range commands, and the use of registers for storing and retrieving text. The guide is intended for users who need a quick reference to Vi's command‑mode functionality. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

  • Cursor Movement Commands
  • Screen Scrolling
  • Insert Mode Commands
  • Delete Commands
  • Search and Replace
  • Special Characters
  • Option Settings
  • Line‑Range Commands
  • Register Operations

Frequently asked questions

How do I move the cursor left by one character?

Press the 'h' key to move the cursor left one character.

How can I search forward for a pattern in the file?

Use '/Pattern' to search forward from the cursor position to the end of the file.

How do I delete the current line?

Enter 'dd' to delete the current line.

How can I make Vi ignore case when searching?

Set the option with 'set ignorecase' to ignore case in searches.

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