Yank entire file
I use the following instruction: :%y+
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How can I delete multiple lines in vi?
I find this easier Go VISUAL mode Shift+v Select lines d to delete https://superuser.com/questions/170795/how-can-i-select-and-delete-lines-of-text-in-vi
How do I tidy up an HTML file’s indentation in VI?
There’s several things that all need to be in place. Just to summarize them all in one location: Set the following option: :filetype indent on :set filetype=html # abbrev – :set ft=html :set smartindent # abbrev – :set si Then either move the cursor to the top of the file and indent to the end: … Read more
How to move one word left in the vi editor
Use b to move back one word. Use w to move forward one word. And here is a cheat sheet that might be useful for you: Source: Graphical vi-vim Cheat Sheet and Tutorial
How to go back (ctrl+z) in vi/vim
You can use the u button to undo the last modification. (And Ctrl+R to redo it). Read more about it at: http://vim.wikia.com/wiki/Undo_and_Redo
How to run vi on docker container?
login into container with the following command: docker exec -it <container> bash Then , run the following command . apt-get update apt-get install vim
vim “modifiable” is off
:set ma which is short for :set modifiable will make a buffer modifiable. And :set noma does the opposite.
How do I join two lines in vi?
Shift+J removes the line change character from the current line, so by pressing “J” at any place in the line you can combine the current line and the next line in the way you want.
Display name of the current file in vim?
:f (:file) will do same as <C-G>. :f! will give a untruncated version, if applicable.
What is the best way to force yourself to master vi? [closed]
First of all, you may want to pick up Vim; it has a vastly superior feature set along with everything vi has. That said, it takes discipline to learn. If you have a job and can’t afford the productivity hit (without getting fired), I’d suggest taking on a weekend project for the sole purpose of … Read more