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Vim is one of the most popular open source text editing applications. Whether you're a long-time fan or a new user, get tips, tricks, plugins and more to make better use of this venerable software.

How to create shortcuts in vi

These shortcuts for common editing tasks make using the vi text editor easier and more efficient.

31 May 2018 Dan Sonnenschein Feed 12 votes

tux and android stuffed animals on shelf

Termux turns Android into a Linux development environment

Old Android devices become development powerhouses.

15 May 2018 Paul Bailey Feed 29 votes 5 comments

Top 11 vi tips and tricks

Whether you're new to vi or looking for a refresher, these shortcuts will quickly make you a power...

14 Feb 2018 Archit Modi (Red Hat) Feed 93 votes 42 comments

3 text editor alternatives to Emacs and Vim

Vim and Emacs are the decided heavyweights for editing text on the Linux desktop, but they're not...

18 Sep 2017 Scott Nesbitt Feed 132 votes 34 comments

How to make Vim user-friendly with Cream

The Cream add-on makes the Vim text editor easier to use by putting a more familiar face on its...

18 May 2017 Scott Nesbitt Feed 123 votes 4 comments

Awesome vim plugins for writers

Vim offers great benefits to writers, regardless of whether they are technically minded or not.

08 Feb 2017 Zsolt Szakács Feed 130 votes 12 comments

The iconic text editor Vim celebrates 25 years

A brief Vim history and update on where the text editor is today.

04 Nov 2016 Ruth Holloway Feed 164 votes 4 comments

7 reasons to love Vim

When I started using the vi text editor, I hated it. Now I've been using vi for more than 17 years...

09 Aug 2016 Giles Orr Feed 137 votes 13 comments

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