Switch to insert mode (from which you can enter text) i Switch to command mode (from which you issue the commands below) ESC Quit without saving changes :q! Save (write) the file :w Save (write) the file and quit vi :wq Delete characters under and after cursor (like Del key in most apps) x Delete characters before the cursor (like Backspace key in most apps) X Find previous ? Find next / Cursor up, down, left, right (arrow keys may also work) k, j, h, l
/nix | Mar 31, 2009