Quick Answer: What Is Vi in Linux?
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System software

How do you find in vi?

To find a word in Vi/Vim, simply type the / or ? key, followed by the word you’re searching for. Once found, you can press the n key to go directly to the next occurrence of the word. Vi/Vim also allows you to launch a search on the word over which your cursor is positioned.

What vi means?

Vi is a screen editor for Linux, Unix and other Unix-like operating systems. Pronounced (vee-aye), vi stands for visual instrument. This term is also known as visual editor and VI.

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