Introduction

I'm entirely new to learning how to use Vim editor...; so,...?! As I heard it said there 3 Linux editors: nano, v, vim (v improved).

Commands

• vim, at the CLI opens vim editor (without any pre-loaded file)

• :i, means you enter into INSERT/text editing mode

• [ESC], allows you to quit being in INSERT mode

• :help, brings up the help file

• :q, quit being in editing mode

• :qa!, quit lose any changes

• :qw, means you are quitting/and, also, writing the file

• :wa, save the file

As I understand it...if you save a file with a programming extension...such as, [.sh]/[.py]/[.html]...then, Vim will instantly add code syntax colours, as well.