Learning the vi and Vim Editors, 8th Edition

Part I. vi and Vim Fundamentals

Part I is designed to get you started quickly with the vi and Vim editors. It provides the advanced skills that will let you use them most effectively. These chapters cover the functionality of the original, core vi, providing commands you can use on any version. Later chapters cover advanced features in Vim. This part contains the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, “Introducing vi and Vim”

• Chapter 2, “Simple Editing”

• Chapter 3, “Moving Around in a Hurry”

• Chapter 4, “Beyond the Basics”

• Chapter 5, “Introducing the ex Editor”

• Chapter 6, “Global Replacement”

• Chapter 7, “Advanced Editing”