[SOLVED] dwi?

babysteps123 · 05-14-2016, 10:27 PM

What is the vi command to change one word where the cursor is positioned (this command will delete the word, and then place you in Insert mode)?

I think the answer is dw & to go back to Insert mode hit i but while researching man vi & vi tutor.vi there was nothing that I could find

that showed "ONE" command that could delete the word & make it go right back to Insert mode. dwi wasnt a single command that I could find, please educate me as I am far from an expert and still taking babysteps to learn linux.

frankbell · 05-14-2016, 10:38 PM

Code:

cw   <----change word

(Grin) I think you need a cheat sheet. My favorite vi cheat sheet is, of course, the Mug of Vi. I got one once as a door prize and, when the handle broke off, I actually paid (gasp!) for one.

Hacker Public Radio has a very nice series on vi and vim.

babysteps123 · 05-14-2016, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankbell

Code:

cw   <----change word

(Grin) I think you need a cheat sheet. My favorite vi cheat sheet is, of course, the Mug of Vi.

Hacker Public Radio has a very nice series on vi and vim.

lol I think you're right I do need a cheat sheet...Thank you for this