Searching
Searching for Text:
In Normal Mode, press / followed by the text you want to search for. Press Enter to find the next occurrence, or n to repeat the search in the forward direction.
# In Normal Mode, '/' initiates a search.
/SearchText
# Press 'Enter' to find the next occurrence.
# Press 'n' to repeat the search.
Basic vi Commands
Text editors are essential tools for any programmer or computer enthusiast. One popular text editor that has been around for decades and is still widely used is vi (pronounced “vee-eye”). vi is a terminal-based text editor that offers powerful editing capabilities once you understand its basic commands.
In this article, we will explore the fundamental vi commands that will help you navigate, edit, and save your text files efficiently. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced user looking to refresh your knowledge, this guide will provide you with a solid foundation in using vi.