'VI editor - saving filename in :wq
After typing whatever that I need in VI, i wanted to save it to a file with :wq filename. But if I have type in the wrong filename , there is no way for me to amend it.
Moving the cursor to yth character and typing x will replace the wrong character(yth) with x
Pressing backspace or delete will just move the cursor left instead of removing the wrong character
Pressing esc or back arrow will save the file
How do I change delete a wrong word/character in :wq wrongfilename ?
e.g: wq wrongfilename -- I want to remove filename , how do I do that?
Solution 1:[1]
Use shift key while pressing back arrow. This does the trick for me
Solution 2:[2]
Enter :wq followed by file name to save the file
Eg:
:wq filename.txt
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| Solution | Source |
|---|---|
| Solution 1 | GeneticSmart |
| Solution 2 | Arun Joseph |