Vim is a command-line editor popular in Linux flavor operation Systems.
It is a popular free open-source editor, that supports Unix, Linux, and macOS.
Originally, it is developed for Unix OS, but later it is ported to a different OS.
VIM features
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Command-line based
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Lightweight and fast
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Multiple windows with buffers supported
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Search, find and replace text capabilities
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Auto indentation
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Autocomplete with limited support
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String case conversion lower and upper
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Less Memory consumed
What is vim editor used for?
Vim is a text editor used in Linux and macOS.
It is small in size lightweight and fast compared with other editors in Linux.
VIM editor advantages
- It is simple and easy to use
- Easy to extend and add features
- Best editor for opening larger files
- Command centric and everything supply using commands and it works best in Unix