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A complete guide to text editing with vi, the editor available on nearly every UNIX system. Early chapters cover the basics; later chapters explain more advanced editing tools, such as ex commands and global search and replacement. Also includes a pull-out quick reference card.
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For many users, working in the UNIX environment means using vi, a full- screen text editor available on most UNIX systems. Even those who know vi often make use of only a small number of its features.This handbook is a complete guide to text editing with vi. Quickly learn the basics of editing, cursor movement, and global search and replacement. Then take advantage of the more subtle power of vi. Extend your editing skills by learning to use ex, a powerful line editor, from within vi.Topics covered include:Basic editingMoving around in a hurryBeyond the basicsGreater power with exGlobal search and replacementCustomizing vi and exCommand shortcutsAlso includes a pull-out quick-reference card.
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