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Daniel-schurhoff-de23@rwth-aachen.de at 13:51, 3 September 2019

2019-09-03T13:51:27Z

Marc-andre-hermanns-bc32@rwth-aachen.de: Added table with list of basic editing commands

2019-08-07T08:01:04Z

Added table with list of basic editing commands

Marc-andre-hermanns-bc32@rwth-aachen.de: Expand on how to reach insert mode

2019-08-06T12:46:20Z

Expand on how to reach insert mode

Ds019135 at 14:47, 16 April 2018

2018-04-16T14:47:53Z

Christian-wassermann-e30b@rwth-aachen.de at 11:41, 16 April 2018

2018-04-16T11:41:49Z

Christian-wassermann-e30b@rwth-aachen.de at 11:22, 16 April 2018

2018-04-16T11:22:57Z

Christian-wassermann-e30b@rwth-aachen.de: /* Modes */

2018-04-10T12:17:22Z

Modes

Christian-wassermann-e30b@rwth-aachen.de: /* Absolute Basics */

2018-04-10T12:16:16Z

Absolute Basics

Christian-wassermann-e30b@rwth-aachen.de: /* Absolute Basics */

2018-04-10T12:15:56Z

Absolute Basics

Christian-wassermann-e30b@rwth-aachen.de: /* Absolute Basics */

2018-04-10T12:15:37Z

Absolute Basics

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	== General ==		== General ==

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 More information about different modes and their uses can be found in the [[#References|References]] or the internet.
-== Absolute Basics ==
+== Basic Commands ==
 To open yourfile.txt in Vi/Vim simply enter
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 </syntaxhighlight>
-From normal mode (press <code>Esc</code> to get there) you can type
+From normal mode (press <code>Esc</code> to get there) you can type commands.
 {| class="wikitable" style="width: 40%;"
-| <code>:q</code> || to quit Vi/Vim
+| <code>a</code> || append text after cursor position
 |-
-| <code>:w</code> || to save the current file
+| <code>i</code> || insert text before cursor position
 |-
-| <code>:q!</code> || to quit Vi/Vim without saving (discarding changes)
+| <code>I</code> || insert text before first character on the current line
 |-
-| <code>:x</code> || to quit Vi/Vim with saving changes
+| <code>o</code> || insert a new line below current line and place cursor on it
 |}
 For a tutorial you can call the

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 |normal || For navigation and manipulation of text. This is the mode that vim will usually start in, which you can usually get back to with pressing <code>ESC</code>. || you are already there or <code>ESC</code>
 |-
-|insert || For inserting new text. Insert mode works more or less like you would expect a normal text editor to work with arrow keys for navigation, backspace for deletion and characters for text. || <code>a</code>
+|insert || For inserting new text. Insert mode works more or less like you would expect a normal text editor to work with arrow keys for navigation, backspace for deletion and characters for text. || <code>a,A,i,I,o,O</code>
 |-
-|visual || For navigation and manipulation of text selections, this mode allows you to perform most normal commands, and a few extra commands, on selected text. || <code>v</code>
+|visual || For navigation and manipulation of text selections, this mode allows you to perform most normal commands, and a few extra commands, on selected text. || <code>v,V,Ctrl-V (Vim-only)</code>
 |-
 |command-line || For entering editor commands. || <code>:</code>
 |}

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 ! Mode Name !! Description !! How to Reach the Mode from Normal
 |-
-|normal || For navigation and manipulation of text. This is the mode that vim will usually start in, which you can usually get back to with pressing <code>ESC</code>. || you are already there
+|normal || For navigation and manipulation of text. This is the mode that vim will usually start in, which you can usually get back to with pressing <code>ESC</code>. || you are already there or <code>ESC</code>
 |-
 |insert || For inserting new text. Insert mode works more or less like you would expect a normal text editor to work with arrow keys for navigation, backspace for deletion and characters for text. || <code>a</code>

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 == Modes ==
-In Vi/Vim there are two modes. Normal mode and Insert mode. You switch to normal mode with the <code>ESC</code> key and to insert mode by pressing <code>i</code>. Insert mode works more or less like you would expect a normal text editor to work with arrow keys for navigation, backspace for deletion and characters for text. More information about what normal mode is good for etc. can be found in the [[#References|References]] or the internet.
+In Vi/Vim there are six modes from which the four most important ones are listed below.
 == Absolute Basics ==

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 == General ==
-Vi or Vim (VI IMproved) is a visual text editor that can be run inside a [[shell]]. This has the advantage, that you can quickly write or edit text files in the [[shell]], even over an [[ssh]] connection without needing a graphical user interface. Alternatively there is the option to edit the file(s) locally (on your desktop computer) in your favourite editor or IDE (e.g. Notepad++, VSCode, ...) and then transfer the files to the remote (super)computer. Visit the [[File_Transfer|file transfer]] page for more information on that topic. As these tansfers can be a lot of effort, just to fix a missing <code>;</code> or typo, Vi/Vim can come in handy, as they are available on practically every Unix system.
+Vi or Vim (VI IMproved) is a visual text editor that can be run inside a [[shell]]. This has the advantage, that you can quickly write or edit text files in the [[shell]], even over an [[ssh]] connection without needing a graphical user interface. Alternatively there is the option to edit files locally (on your desktop computer) in your favourite editor or IDE (e.g. Notepad++, VSCode, ...) and then transfer the files to the remote (super)computer. Visit the [[File_Transfer|file transfer]] page for more information on that topic. As these tansfers can be a lot of effort, just to fix a missing <code>;</code> or typo, Vi/Vim can come in handy, as they are available on practically every Unix system.
 While it's usage is far from intuitive, a few basics are generally helpful. For a more complete coverage of this editor, why people use it and why you should probably do that too, please take a look at the [[#Absolute_Basics|<code>vimtutor</code>]], the [[#References|References]] or the internet in general. There are lots of great resources, presenting reasons for using Vi/Vim and giving detailed instructions for its effective usage.

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 == Absolute Basics ==
-To call Vi/Vim on yourfile.txt simply enter
+To open yourfile.txt in Vi/Vim simply enter
 <syntaxhighlight lang="bash">