Learning the vi Editor is a complete guide to text editing
with
vi. Topics new to the sixth edition include multiscreen
editing and coverage of four
viclones: vim, elvis, nvi, and vile and their enhancements
to vi, such as multi-window editing, GUI interfaces,
extended regular expressions, and enhancements for
programmers. A new appendix describes vi's place in the Unix
and Internet cultures.

Quickly learn the basics of editing, cursor movement, and
global search and replacement. Then take advantage of the
more subtle power of vi. Extend your editing skills by
learning to use ex, a powerful line editor, from within vi.
For easy reference, the sixth edition also includes a
command summary at the end of each appropriate chapter.

Topics covered include:
Basic editing
Moving around in a hurry

Beyond the basics

Greater power with ex

Global search and replacement

Customizing vi and ex

Command shortcuts

Introduction to the vi clones' extensions

The nvi, elvis, vim, and vile editors

Quick reference to vi and ex commands