Linux Basics: Working with the vi editor

Command: vi file Working example: vi test.txt This will bring up the vi editor, however I will need to press "i" to enter into insert mode. Once in insert mode, press "esc" to exit the mode and the ":" to bring up your command line, you then need to tell vi what you want to do. :w - write your file :q - quit the file :wq - write the file and then quit :q! - I know I have changes but I don't want to save, force it to quit More tutorials at https://www.barberriley.com