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Vim is an advanced text editor that draws on the power of Unix' editor "Vi", but has a more extensive feature set. It can be configured in many ways and is designed to allow efficient text editing, similar to 'Vi.
These are the key features:
Vim isn't just for programmers. It can also be configured to work in an extremely simple way called Easy Vim and eVim. Vim is not a word-processing program, but it can display text with different formatting and highlighting. Vim can be used for any type of text editing, including editing configuration files and email composing.
Vim allows you to edit very efficiently. You only need one keystroke to access the most commonly used commands. To achieve this, you will need to switch between Insert mode to enter text and Normal mode to execute commands. This is advantageous because you can use the keyboard while working quickly. Vim is a very easy editor to learn, and it may be the right choice for you if you're used to more advanced editors. If you don't have the time or desire to learn the best way to edit, the Easy Vim option is for you.
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