Unix: Vi Text Editor Introduction (Self-taught) Beginners
Description
This self-taught hands-on course gives a quick introduction to the Vi text editor, a widely available text editor for Unix (and other) systems.
Target audience
- All current Cambridge University members (departments and colleges)
- Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites
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.
Topics covered
- Launching Vi
- Vi modes
- Basic navigation commands
- Inserting and deleting text
- Cut and paste
- Searching
Format
Self taught.
Taught using
Vi Editor on MCS Linux If you are working on a MCS computer you may need to reboot the machine and select the option to boot into the Linux operating system
Notes
- Course notes are available online for download and printing.
Booking / availability