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To put vi into a ``permanent'' data mode, we can use
one of the following commands:
- I
- Insert mode at the beginning of the line.
- i
- Insert mode in front of the cursor.
- a
- Append mode after the cursor.
- A
- Append mode at the end of line.
As mentioned earlier, to get out of this mode, hit the
ESCape key.
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Gordon Haverland
Sat Oct 9 13:50:48 MDT 1999