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'''Switch''' between windows.  The arrow key or direction key you want to go to.
 
'''Switch''' between windows.  The arrow key or direction key you want to go to.
 
   ctrl+w {arrow key} or {h,j,k,l}
 
   ctrl+w {arrow key} or {h,j,k,l}
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== Show Whitespace ==
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This will show all whitespace char
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  set list
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You can also show only select char.
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  :set listchars=eol:$,tab:>-,trail:~

Revision as of 15:29, 30 September 2021

Syntax Highlighting

Inside VI type the command below.

:syntax on

Maybe

:syn on

Bottom Page

This goes to the bottom of the page.

G

Bookmarks

To bookmark a position press m and then a letter. Use capital letter for Global or multiple files.

 ma

To go to the bookmark press ` and then letter marking you want to go to.

 `a

To see all your bookmarks.

 :marks

To to last edit location.

 `.



Record

To record a set of keys press q and then a letter to record to.

 qa

To play back the recording press @ and then letter marking you want to play back.

 @a


Windows

Switch between windows. The arrow key or direction key you want to go to.

 ctrl+w {arrow key} or {h,j,k,l}

Show Whitespace

This will show all whitespace char

 set list

You can also show only select char.

 :set listchars=eol:$,tab:>-,trail:~