How to Open the Vim Editor in Linux
The full name for the Vim editor for Linux is the Vi Improved text editor. Compared to Vi, its predecessor, Vim includes many additional features. For example, Vim includes syntax highlighting and filename completion as well as extensive online help. Open the Vim editor in Linux from the command line.
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Instructions
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Boot up your Linux-based computer to the command prompt.
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Type the following command at the prompt, where “filename” is replaced by the name of your file to edit. Note that the file must be an ASCII file, such as a text file.
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Press the “Enter” key. The Vim editor opens with the specified file loaded for editing.
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