backslash in vi

ashlesha · 02-23-2007, 05:47 PM

Hi,

I cannot delete in vi using the backslash key --
is there some kind of setting that i need to change somewhere?

Thanks,
Ashlesha.

custangro · 02-23-2007, 05:57 PM

Are you sure that you are in "insert" mode? Make sure that you're in insert mode. Open up the vi file, type:

vi <filename>

Here <filename> is the name of your file. Once the file is open, press i and you'll be in "insert" mode

ashlesha · 02-23-2007, 05:59 PM

hi,

i am in the insert mode, but i noticed that i cant even use backslash in emacs..could that be a problem with the settings on the server where i m running bash? i am remotely logged in via ssh on this server.

thanks,
ashlesha.

Buto · 02-24-2007, 12:20 AM

I think it may have something to do with your vi settings. try putting this into vim

Code:

set backspace-indent,eol,start

If you want this to be permanently set in vim, add it to your .vimrc in your home directory.

Also, there might be a default .vimrc file on your hard disk.

IceChant · 02-24-2007, 12:35 AM

I think that should help you using it:
http://bullium.com/support/vim.html
http://www.apmaths.uwo.ca/~xli/vim/vim_tutorial.html

ljs662_removed · 02-24-2007, 06:27 AM

Im using vi via SSH too and it works fine?
Are you absolutely 100% sure that you are in insert mode?
Press "i" and then try.
If it isnt working you could try using vim?
It would be interesting to see if that works.
Anyway Good Luck!
Luke