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JohnIdol
Asked: 2011-06-20 10:22:27 +0800 CST

How to save + close file when editing in bash?

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OK - I am linux newbie - I am trying to edit a file from bash via edit <filename> command in whatever the default mode is (I am assuming 'vi'?).

Problem is for the hell of me I cannot how to save and out of edit mode - this cheatsheet seems to suggest ESC should do the trick but it doesn't seem to work.

I am connecting via ssh from a mac to a linux suse enterprise 11 box.

Any help appreciated!

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4 Answers

  1. Best Answer

    Esc will only throw you back into command mode in VI or Vim. To Save and quit press Shift + Z + Z, :wq, or :x in command mode. If you are opening the file in read only mode you will have to hit :q!.

    Consider looking at this cheatsheet as well for more macros VI cheatsheet

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  2. If you are new to Linux I would suggest using something other than vi. For instance, nano is fairly user-friendly, although much less powerful. Also, vim is a variant of vi that has some more features (like syntax highlighting) and is slightly easier to use.

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  3. In the bash to save the code press esc after esc press the con+x and the alert of do you want to save will appear press "y" over there and hit the enter button.May this help you..

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  4. Hitting the I button will enable you to edit the file Hit the Esc button to exit edit mode Then the SHIFT+ZZ or type in :wq to save and exit to command mode

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