General Shortcuts
dd | delete a line |
x | delete a character |
a | append after cursor |
A | append after line |
Useful for script editing
:![command] | allows you to run a command while still in VI |
:!! | repeats previous command |
:! [command] % | allows you to run a command, with % = current file name |
Motion
h | Move left |
j | Move down |
k | Move up |
l | Move right |
Modes
i | insert mode |
esc | return the editor to command mode |
Quitting
:q! | Exit and ignore changes |
:wq! | Exit and save changes |
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