Unix: Vi Text Editor Introduction (Self-paced)

BeginnersPrerequisites

This self-paced hands-on course gives a quick introduction to the Vi text editor, a widely available text editor for Unix (and other) systems. Participants work at their own pace using provided notes and exercises, with a demonstrator on hand to help.

Basic computer skills i.e. familiarity with using a keyboard and mouse. The course is aimed at beginners - no previous knowledge or experience of this software is assumed.

• Launching Vi
• Vi modes
• Basic navigation commands
• Inserting and deleting text
• Cut and paste
• Searching

Self-paced practical.

Vi Editor on MCS Linux

• Course notes are available.

One morning or afternoon session of approx. 2 hours.