Basic File Editing (3)

Question 1

Which of the following are modes used in the vim/vi editor?

1. Insert
2. Command
3. EX
4. Keystroke
5. Edit
6. Normal

Answer 1

1. Insert, 2. Command, 3. EX, 5. Edit AND 6. Normal

The three primary modes of the vim/vi editor are Insert (also called Edit or Entry), Command (also called Normal), and EX (also called Colon Commands).

Question 2

Which of the following methods can you use to exit the vi/vim editor?

1. ZZ
2. :wq
3. :wq!
4. :q!
5. :x
6. :zz

Answer 2

1. ZZ, 2. :wq , 3. :wq!, 4. :q! AND 5. :x

There are various methods to exit the vi/vim editor. The only one that is not correct is the :zz keystroke sequence. Be aware that all the correct methods to leave the vi/vim editor save the contents to disk, except that the :q! keystroke sequence does NOT save the contents to disk.