How to Save a File in Vim / Vi and Quit the Editor

Posted by linuxize on Jun 14, 2019 4:19 PM EDT
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Vim is the text editor of choice for many users that spend a lot of time on the command line. Unlike other editors, Vim has several modes of operation which can be a little intimidating for new users.

Vim or its precursor Vi comes preinstalled on macOS and almost all Linux distributions. Knowing the basics of Vim will help you if you encounter a situation where your favorite editor is not available.

In this guide, we will explain how to save a file in Vim / Vi and quit the editor.

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