VI/VIM

A Great Vim Cheat Sheet

MODES

#MODE: INSERT
root@oco:~$ vi fileName
vim:~$ i

#MODE: NORMAL MODE
root@oco:~$ vi fileName
vim:~$ i
vim:~$ ESC

#MODE: COMMAND MODE
root@oco:~$ vi fileName
vim:~$ i
vim:~$ :{character}

SAVING/EXITING

#MODE: COMMAND MODE
root@oco:~$ vi fileName
vim:~$ i
vim:~$ :{character}

 * :w	Write the file, save
   :q	Quit
   :q!	Quit without saving
   :wq	Write and quit