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How do I exit vim?
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this post was submitted on 20 Nov 2023
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Additionally for save and exit:
:wq(read as write and quit) orZZ(without colon).Dude's in bed.
ZZis clearly the superior choice for the sleepy vi user.Personally prefer
:xprobably because it’s a little more ergonomic, as Z is all the way in the corner (QWERTY), and is the same key twice, while:andxare in two different spots, and can therefore be hit faster.I know, it’s like millisecond differences, but, hey, I’m a vim user.
:xwill save and exit. The difference between:xand:wqis that the latter will always write to the buffer, while the former will only do so if theres a change.Sup. And
ZZis like:x, write only if change was made.