What are some of the improvements of Vim over Vi?
Here is a short summary. For more information, do :h diff. • Multi-level undo Allows you to set the number of times you can undo your changes in a file buffer. You can also redo an undone change. • Multiple windows and buffers Each file can be displayed in its own window. You can move easily from one window to another. Each file opened during a Vim session also has an associated buffer and you can easily jump from one to the other. • Repeat a series of commands. Vim has a facility which allows you to record a sequence of typed characters and repeat them any number of times. • Flexible insert mode. Vim allows you to use the arrow keys while in insert mode to move around in the file. No more hitting
Here is a short summary. For more information, do “:h diff”. Multi-level undo Allows you to set the number of times you can undo your changes in a file buffer. You can also redo an undone change. Multiple windows and buffers Each file can be displayed in its own window. You can move easily from one window to another. Each file opened during a Vim session also has an associated buffer and you can easily jump from one to the other. Repeat a series of commands. Vim has a facility which allows you to record a sequence of typed characters and repeat them any number of times. Flexible insert mode. Vim allows you to use the arrow keys while in insert mode to move around in the file. No more hitting
