Learning the VI Editor - Softcover

Lamb, Linda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 093717517X ISBN 13: 9780937175170

Publisher: Orient Book Distribution, 1988

Synopsis

Lamb, Linda

About this title

From the Publisher:

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 editing Moving around in a hurry Beyond the basics Greater power with ex Global search and replacement Customizing vi and ex Command shortcuts Quick reference to vi and ex commands Also includes a pull-out quick-reference card.

About the Author:

Linda Lamb is a former employee of O'Reilly Media, where she worked in various capacities, including technical writer, editor of technical books, and marketing manager. She also worked on O'Reilly's series of consumer health books, Patient Centered Guides.

About this edition

• Publisher: Orient Book Distribution
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 093717517X
• ISBN 13: 9780937175170
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 173