AT&T UNIX™PC Unix System V Users Manual - tenox

VI (l) VI (l)
NAME
vi, view - screen oriented (visual) display editor based on ex
SYNOPSIS
vi [ -t tag I [ -r I [ +command I [ -1 I [ -wn I -x name
r-"" DESCRIPTION
Vi (visual) is a display oriented text editor based on ex(l) View is
synonymous with vi. Ex and vi run the same code; it is possible
to get to the command mode of ex from within vi and vice-versa.
Note that the ability to edit encrypted files is present only in the
domestic (U.S.) version of the UNIX PC software.
COMMANDS
The following summarizes the vi commands and procedures. The
Introduction to Display Editing with Vi provides full details on
using vi.
NOTATION AND SPECIAL KEYS
l
[nj
object
BS
DELETE
ENTERING THE VI EDITOR
Note: Follow entry with .
Denotes the CONTROL key (Ctrl on the
UNIX PC) to be held down while the following
character is typed.
Used to show the caret ( �) should be typed.
Optional number of repetitions preceding a
command. Do not type [ I. In most cases
omitting n defaults to one.
The text object-( character, word, sentence,
paragraph, or line) that a command operates
on.
A prefix to a set of commands for file and
option manipulation and escapes to the shell.
The : and later keystrokes appear at the bottom
of the screen. The command is terminated
with a or .
ESCAPE key (Esc on the UNIX PC) used to
return to command mode. Type
when you are not sure of the current mode.
Causes a beep if already in command mode
(harmless).
Carriage RETURN key.
BACKSPACE key. AH on terminals without
a backspace key.
Sometimes labeled DEL, BREAK, or
RUBOUT (shift of the Esc key on the UNIX
PC). This key generates an interrupt that
tells the editor to stop what it is doing.
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