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vi Configuration

This section describes the following:

• The :set command

• Options available with :set

• Sample .exrc file

The :set Command

The :set command allows you to specify options that change characteristics of

your editing environment. Options may be put in the ~/.exrc file or set during a vi

session.

The colon does not need to be typed if the command is put in .exrc:

Options Used by :set

Table 9-1 contains brief descriptions of the important set command options. In

the first column, options are listed in alphabetical order; if the option can be

abbreviated, that abbreviation is shown in parentheses. The second column shows

the default setting. The last column describes what the option does, when

enabled.

This table lists set options for vi, with the addition of important vim options.

Other versions of vi may have more or fewer or different options. See your local

documentation, or use :set all to see the full list. Options that receive a value are

marked with an =.

q Record keystrokes. {vim}

^Q Same as ^V. {vim} (On some terminals, resume data flow.)

^T Return to the previous location in the tag stack. (vim)

^] Perform a tag lookup on the text under the cursor.

^\ Enter ex line-editing mode.

^^ (Caret key with Ctrl key pressed) Return to previously edited file. ...