Navigating Between Buffers
Once you have multiple files open in Vi, navigating between buffers is crucial. Vi offers various commands for efficient buffer management:
- :n: Move to the next buffer.
- :N: Move to the previous buffer.
- :buffers or :ls: List all open buffers.
- :buffer <number> or :b <number>: Switch to a specific buffer by its number.
- Ctrl + ^: Toggle between the current and previous buffer.
How to Edit Multiple Files in Vi Editor in Linux
Vi, short for “visual editor,” is a powerful and ubiquitous text editor in the Linux ecosystem. Among its many features, one of the most useful is its capability to edit multiple files simultaneously. This ability streamlines the editing process, especially when dealing with projects that span multiple files. In this article, we’ll delve into the techniques and commands required to efficiently edit multiple files in Vi editor on Linux.
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