Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vi
Noun
/viː/
Definition
A command-line text editor in Unix systems.
Examples
- He used vi to edit the configuration file on the server.
- Learning vi can be challenging at first, but it is very efficient once mastered.
Meaning
Vi is a highly flexible and powerful editor that allows users to create and modify text files directly in their command-line interface. It operates in multiple modes, primarily ‘insert’ mode for text entry and ‘command’ mode for various commands.
Synonyms
- editor
- text editor
- command-line editor
