vimrc command

1. How do I access Vimrc?
2. How do I write in Vimrc?
3. What is Vimrc file?
4. Where is Vimrc in Linux?
5. Where is Vimrc file in Windows?
6. How do I edit Vimrc in Windows?
7. How do I reload Vimrc?
8. Which command sets the number for all lines?
9. Which key is used for entering insert mode from command mode?

How do I access Vimrc?

In the terminal, type vi . vimrc . This will create an empty vimrc system file which you want to use. In the file, type set number , and then hit Esc on the keyboard and type in :wq .

How do I write in Vimrc?

It's relatively simple:

1. Open a new or existing file with vim filename .
2. Type i to switch into insert mode so that you can start editing the file.
3. Enter or modify the text with your file.
4. Once you're done, press the escape key Esc to get out of insert mode and back to command mode.
5. Type :wq to save and exit your file.

What is Vimrc file?

The vimrc file contains optional runtime configuration settings to initialize Vim when it starts. On Unix based systems, the file is named .vimrc , while on Windows systems it is named _vimrc . : help vimrc. You can customize Vim by putting suitable commands in your vimrc.

Where is Vimrc in Linux?

Vim's user-specific configuration file is located in the home directory: ~/. vimrc , and Vim files of current user are located inside ~/. vim/ . The global configuration file is located at /etc/vimrc .

Where is Vimrc file in Windows?

On a Windows machine this goes into your user folder ( c:\users\username\_vimrc ). That tilde character (~) stands for the path to you home folder, which on Windows is normally set to c:\users\<username> . On Windows the folder ~\vimfiles is used to store custom plugins.

How do I edit Vimrc in Windows?

vimrc. To edit other vim files, simply type :Ex after using your . vimrc mark ('V), since it will be the current folder, now you can just navigate and open files in vimfiles/. Hint2: Drag and drop the VIM shortcut to the taskbar and just press Win-1 or Win-2 (etc) to launch Vim.

How do I reload Vimrc?

How to reload . vimrc file without restarting vim session

1. Start vim text editor by typing: vim filename.
2. Load vim config file by typing vim command: Esc followed by :vs ~/.vimrc.
3. Add customization like: ...
4. Use :wq to save a file and exit from ~/. ...
5. Reload ~/.vimrc by typing any one of the following command:

Which command sets the number for all lines?

d) :set nl.

Which key is used for entering insert mode from command mode?

Command mode is the mode to be in when giving commands which will move the cursor, delete text, copy and paste, save the file etc. When entering a file, vi is in command mode. To enter text, you must enter insert mode. If in insert mode, enter command mode by hitting the escape, <esc>, key.