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Vim Survival Kit

Edit on any server with modes, save-quit, and search-replace.

  • vim basics
  • vim save quit
  • vim search
  • vim replace
  • server edit

Vim Survival Kit

Edit on any server with modes, save-quit, and search-replace.

Commands

CommandWhat it does
i and EscapeEnter insert mode, back to normal
write fileSave command
quit without savingForce quit command
save and quitWrite-quit command
search and next matchSlash search with n and N keys
substitute rangeSearch-replace across lines

Example

vim config.yml
# press i to edit, Esc to stop
# :%s/old/new/g then :wq

FAQ

How do I exit vim?

Escape, then :wq to save and quit, or :q! to abandon changes.

How do I replace across a file?

Use the percent-range substitute with the g flag, previewing with the n flag first.

Perguntas frequentes

How do I exit vim?
Escape, then :wq to save and quit, or :q! to abandon changes.
How do I replace across a file?
Use the percent-range substitute with the g flag, previewing with the n flag first.

Linux

Linux Files and Directories
Navigate, create, move, and inspect files with core commands.
Linux Permissions
Read ls output, chmod, chown, and sudo without breaking access.
Linux Text Processing
cat, head, cut, sort, uniq, and awk for daily data shaping.
Linux grep and find
Find files by name, age, and size; search inside them fast.