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The Linux 'vi editor' is an editor that is text based. It can be used like notepad in Windows based systems. It can also be used for editing configuration files.
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What is the function of Vi editor?
'vi' is the standard text editor for Unix. You use it to edit content of a text file.
How do you use tar command of UNIX in vi editor?
You don't. The 'tar' command has nothing to do with the 'vi' editor; it creates an archive files and the vi editor modifies the content of a file.
What are VI and Nano used for?
These are Unix and Linux text editor programs.
Why you used vi editor in unix?
Everyone has their favorite editor - mine happens to be 'vi' because I use it frequently and it does in a simple way everything I need to do with editing.
What are the Linux editing utilities?
The one editor that is absolutely certain to be available on every Linux and Unix distribution is 'vi'. The 'vi' editor is not only the world's greatest editor, it is absolutely ubiquitous in the Unix and Linux world. There are other editors on many Linux systems including many graphical editors, but none hold a candle to 'vi', at least in my humble opinion.NOTE: The 'vi' editor was written by Bill Joy.
Why is the vi editor called a bimodal editor and Explain?
Vi (pronounced vee-eye), the standard screen-oriented editor provided with Unix operating systems, is the ``visual'' mode of the Ex line editor. Both Vi and Ex commands can be issued from within Vi. Source-The Internet.
Does the vi command work on windows?
No, it does not. At least not with a stock version of windows. "VI" is text editing/manipulation software that comes with unix based operating systems , BUT you can install "wiw" (vi for windows) or "VIM" an enhanced clone of the original vi editor.
List 10 commands of vi editor in unix?
Look for a vi tutorial (they are usually online for Linux anyway). Or, search for "vi cheat sheet". Example is in related links.
How can you make zero byte files in unix without using vi editor?
Use the 'touch' command. You cannot create a zero byte file with 'vi'.
How would you list all the processes running vi?
Within the 'vi' editor, use the '!ps' command with the correct options, depending on the Unix version or variant.
How do you edit a file in UNIX?
To edit any file in Unix, use a file editor; there are several, including the venerable 'vi' program or 'vim', pico, nano, etc.
What vi editor do you go to to edit a password protected subdirectory?
This is an unclear question, since Unix systems do not have password protected subdirectories. The 'vi' editor is either granted permission to edit a resource or denied, based on permissions (and not passwords).
