If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in Vim, unsure of how to exit, you’re not alone. Vim’s unique interface can be confusing at first, but fear not! Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to exit Vim with various options:
1. Saving and Quitting
If you’ve made changes to the file and want to save them before exiting:
:wq2. Force Quit without Saving
If you made changes but you don’t want to save them:
:q!3. Quit without Saving
If you haven’t made any changes and just want to quit:
:q4. Save Changes without Quitting
To save your changes but won’t quit Vim:
:w5. Save and Quit with a Different File Name
To save the file with a different name and quit Vim:
:w filename6. Quit with Unsaved Changes
If you have unsaved changes and want to quit without saving:
:qa!7. Exit Insert Mode and Quit
If you’re currently in insert mode, exit it and follow any of the methods above to quit Vim:
Press Esc to exit insert mode.