To use Vim , you need access to a Linux command line. If you have a hosting plan with HostGator, you can check out how to access your server via SSH to use your host's Linux terminal.
Vim has a number of features, but first make sure it is installed on your Linux system. Run the following command to check if the Vim splash screen appears:
Tildes (~) indicate blank lines because the file is empty.
At the bottom, you'll see the file name austria cell phone number list and details such as the number of lines and characters (indicating that it's a new file ).
In the lower right corner, information about the current line that is selected, the character of the line, and the percentage of the file you are in is displayed.
Open an existing file
To access an already created file, run this command:
$ vim FILE-NAME
Insert content into a file
When you open Vim, by default you'll be in command mode. To insert content, press the I key . You'll see the word INSERT at the bottom of the terminal, indicating that you're in insert mode. Once you're done, press Esc to return to command mode.