elvis-tiny โ Tiny vi-compatible editor
| Use Case | Command | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ Open file for editing | elvis-tiny filename | Launch the tiny vi editor with a file |
| โจ๏ธ Enter insert mode | i | Switch to text insertion mode |
| ๐ Return to command mode | Esc | Exit insert mode and return to command mode |
| ๐พ Save and quit | :wq | Write changes to file and exit editor |
| ๐ช Quit without saving | :q! | Discard changes and exit |
| โฌ๏ธโฌ๏ธโฌ ๏ธโก๏ธ Move cursor | h j k l | Left, down, up, right cursor movement |
| ๐๏ธ Delete current line | dd | Remove the entire current line |
| โฉ๏ธ Undo last change | u | Revert the most recent edit |
Elvis-tiny is a very small vi-compatible editor with limited capabilities. If you want more features (and documentation), install its big brother elvis or any of the other vi clones such as nvi or vim.
May 13, 1997 ยท Debian GNU/Linux Manual ยท ELVIS-TINY(1)
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