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:
Command | Action |
|---|---|
:set x | Enable Boolean option x, show value of other options. |
:set nox | Disable option x. |
:set x=value | Give value to option x. |
:set | Show changed options. |
:set all | Show all options. |
:set x? | Show value of option x. |
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