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101-400 · Question #93

What is the difference between the i and a commands of the vi editor?

The correct answer is B. i (insert) inserts text before the current cursor position whereas a (append) inserts text after the. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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What is the difference between the i and a commands of the vi editor?

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  • Ai (interactive) requires the user to explicitly switch between vi modes whereas a (automatic)
  • Bi (insert) inserts text before the current cursor position whereas a (append) inserts text after the
  • Ci (independent rows) starts every new line at the first character whereas a (aligned rows) keeps
  • Di (interrupt) temporarily suspends editing of a file to the background whereas a (abort) terminates

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(57 responses)
  • A
    14% (8)
  • B
    75% (43)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    7% (4)

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