Learning the vi and Vim Editors, 7th Edition

Appendix A. The vi, ex, and Vim Editors

This appendix summarizes the standard features of vi in quick-reference format. Commands entered at the colon (known as ex commands because they date back to the original creation of that editor) are included, as well as the most popular Vim features.

This appendix presents the following topics:

• Command-line syntax

• Review of vi operations

• Alphabetical list of keys in command mode

• vi commands

• vi configuration

• ex basics

• Alphabetical summary of ex commands