Encrypting text files using VI editor

While creating text files using the "vi" editor we can make the files secure by encrypting the files with our own encryption key. ...Read more »

Searching and highlighting in vi editor

In this post we will look into at the ways in which we can search in a program using the VI editor. The searching always happens in the comm...Read more »

Enabling mouse in vi editor in linux

While using the "vi" editor, one of the common problmes that we face is the inability to the mouse to move around in the file. Her...Read more »

Using the substitute command in VI editor

In this post we will see the various ways in which we can search and replace strings in the "vi" editor. To search and replace in...Read more »

Splitting window in VI editor

if we want to view more than one file at the same time in the same terminal, we can use the vi editor along with its command split For e....Read more »

Running shell commands from the vi editor

If you are fond of vi editor or use it a lot because you have to, here is small tip that might be helpful. We can execute the shell command...Read more »

VI editor tips for programmers - 3

In this post we will look at a few settings that are useful while programming. Syntax coloring  While typing a program, it is always helpful...Read more »

VI editor tips for programmers -2

Playing around with line numbers In the last post, VI editor tips for programmers -1 , we saw how VI editor helps in keeping track of the b...Read more »

Vi editor tips for programmers-1

A series of posts describing  tips  helpful for programmers  who use VI editor.  Finding matching braces in a program The common error that ...Read more »