How Do I Override a Read Only File in Linux?

To save a file that’s read-only, use the following command: :wq! The exclamation point after write-quit is to override the read-only status of the file.

How do I overwrite a read only file in Linux?

The first way assumes you own the file, but the file is READONLY. Just use vi’s exclamation mark suffix to the write command (:w!) to force overwriting your own READONLY file. This of course assumes that you have permission to write and execute in the current folder.

How do I edit a read only file in Linux VI?

How to open a file in readonly mode:

1. Use view command within vim. The syntax is: view {file-name}
2. Use vim/vi command line option. The syntax is: vim -R {file-name}
3. Modifications not allowed using command line option: The syntax is: vim -M {file-name}

29 июн. 2017 г.