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Key Points to Remember about vi

  1. There are 3 distinct modes of operation in vi:
    1. input mode
    2. command mode
    3. last line mode
  2. If in doubt, hit the escape (<Esc>) key.
  3. vi will not work properly unless you set your terminal type

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