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I have just recently started a class in Linux System Administration using SUSE 9 and I am having an issue editing a file in VI. I have never used Vi ...
  1. 06-06-2010 #1
    dmrosenberg
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    Vi and editing

    I have just recently started a class in Linux System Administration using SUSE 9 and I am having an issue editing a file in VI. I have never used Vi before and can't seem to figure out how to edit /etc/profile and use line numbering. Can someone help please.
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    Hello and welcome!

    The best way to get some quick lessons on vi is to run vimtutor if you happen to have vim installed. Just go to a terminal and enter vimtutor.

    You can also pickup some quick tips on the vim wiki:

    Tutorial - Vim Tips Wiki

    Note that vim is basically vi but with some added options, so many of the tips will apply to vi. You can do some googling for additional vi tips and info.
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  3. 06-16-2010 #3
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    To view number lines, try:
    :set number
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