59 (like automatically numbering lines and automatically starting a new
60 output line when you type carriage return) and all ex line editor
61 commands are described on the ex(1) manual page.
62
63
64 When using vi, changes you make to the file are reflected in what you
65 see on your terminal screen. The position of the cursor on the screen
66 indicates the position within the file.
67
68
69 The view invocation is the same as vi except that the readonly flag is
70 set.
71
72
73 The vedit invocation is intended for beginners. It is the same as vi
74 except that the report flag is set to 1, the showmode and novice flags
75 are set, and magic is turned off. These defaults make it easier to
76 learn how to use vi.
77
78 OPTIONS
79 The following options are supporrted:
80
81 Invocation Options
82 The following invocation options are interpreted by vi (previously
83 documented options are discussed under NOTES):
84
85 - | -s
86 Suppresses all interactive user feedback. This
87 is useful when processing editor scripts.
88
89
90 -C
91 Encryption option. Same as the -x option,
92 except that vi simulates the C command of ex.
93 The C command is like the X command of ex,
94 except that all text read in is assumed to
95 have been encrypted.
96
97
98 -l
99 Sets up for editing LISP programs.
164 determine whether text read in is encrypted or
165 not. The temporary buffer file is encrypted
166 also, using a transformed version of the key
167 typed in for the -x option. If an empty
168 encryption key is entered (that is, if the
169 return key is pressed right after the prompt),
170 the file is not encrypted. This is a good way
171 to decrypt a file erroneously encrypted with a
172 mistyped encryption key, such as a backspace
173 or undo key.
174
175
176 -command | -c command
177 Begins editing by executing the specified
178 editor command (usually a search or
179 positioning command).
180
181
182 /usr/xpg4/bin/vi and /usr/xpg6/bin/vi
183 If both the -t tag and the -c command options are given, the -t tag
184 optionis processed first. That is, the file containing tag is selected
185 by -t and then the command is executed.
186
187 OPERANDS
188 The following operands are supported:
189
190 filename
191 A file to be edited.
192
193
194 COMMAND SUMMARY
195 The vi command modes are summarized in this section.
196
197 vi Modes
198 Command
199 Normal and initial mode. Other modes return to command
200 mode upon completion. ESC (escape) is used to cancel a
201 partial command.
202
203
204 Input
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59 (like automatically numbering lines and automatically starting a new
60 output line when you type carriage return) and all ex line editor
61 commands are described on the ex(1) manual page.
62
63
64 When using vi, changes you make to the file are reflected in what you
65 see on your terminal screen. The position of the cursor on the screen
66 indicates the position within the file.
67
68
69 The view invocation is the same as vi except that the readonly flag is
70 set.
71
72
73 The vedit invocation is intended for beginners. It is the same as vi
74 except that the report flag is set to 1, the showmode and novice flags
75 are set, and magic is turned off. These defaults make it easier to
76 learn how to use vi.
77
78 OPTIONS
79 The following options are supported:
80
81 Invocation Options
82 The following invocation options are interpreted by vi (previously
83 documented options are discussed under NOTES):
84
85 - | -s
86 Suppresses all interactive user feedback. This
87 is useful when processing editor scripts.
88
89
90 -C
91 Encryption option. Same as the -x option,
92 except that vi simulates the C command of ex.
93 The C command is like the X command of ex,
94 except that all text read in is assumed to
95 have been encrypted.
96
97
98 -l
99 Sets up for editing LISP programs.
164 determine whether text read in is encrypted or
165 not. The temporary buffer file is encrypted
166 also, using a transformed version of the key
167 typed in for the -x option. If an empty
168 encryption key is entered (that is, if the
169 return key is pressed right after the prompt),
170 the file is not encrypted. This is a good way
171 to decrypt a file erroneously encrypted with a
172 mistyped encryption key, such as a backspace
173 or undo key.
174
175
176 -command | -c command
177 Begins editing by executing the specified
178 editor command (usually a search or
179 positioning command).
180
181
182 /usr/xpg4/bin/vi and /usr/xpg6/bin/vi
183 If both the -t tag and the -c command options are given, the -t tag
184 option is processed first. That is, the file containing tag is selected
185 by -t and then the command is executed.
186
187 OPERANDS
188 The following operands are supported:
189
190 filename
191 A file to be edited.
192
193
194 COMMAND SUMMARY
195 The vi command modes are summarized in this section.
196
197 vi Modes
198 Command
199 Normal and initial mode. Other modes return to command
200 mode upon completion. ESC (escape) is used to cancel a
201 partial command.
202
203
204 Input
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