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6. Editing Multiple Files

Editing multiple files in vi is possible in two different ways:

1. invoke vi with multiple files on the command line


2. use command :e from within vi

Once the files are loaded, movement from one file to another can be
accomplished using following commands:

 
:n     - next file 
:e#    - previous file 
Ctrl-^ - last edited file, keep cursor on last edited line 

 
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