[Day 4] 5. Steps for VIM

DITISS Admin

•August 26, 2026•1 min read

Open the Terminal.
Create and Open a File:
- Run the following command:
```
vim <filename>
```
- This will create the file (if it doesn’t exist) and open it in
```
vim
```
  .
Enter Insert Mode:
- Press
```
i
```
  to enter insert/edit mode.
Write Code/Text:
- You can now type your code or text.
Save and Exit:
- Press
```
Esc
```
  to exit insert mode.
- Type
```
:
```
  to enter command mode, then type
```
wq
```
  and press Enter:
```
Esc :wq Enter
```
- This will save the file and exit
```
vim
```
  .