Opening Multiple Files
To open multiple files in Vi simultaneously, you can provide the filenames as arguments when invoking Vi from the command line.
For example:
vi example.txt example2.txt
This command will open both “example.txt” and “example2.txt” in separate buffers within the Vi editor.
How to Edit Multiple Files in Vi Editor in Linux
Vi, short for “visual editor,” is a powerful and ubiquitous text editor in the Linux ecosystem. Among its many features, one of the most useful is its capability to edit multiple files simultaneously. This ability streamlines the editing process, especially when dealing with projects that span multiple files. In this article, we’ll delve into the techniques and commands required to efficiently edit multiple files in Vi editor on Linux.