NAME

edit − text editor (variant of ex)

SYNOPSIS

edit [ [ −r ] name ...  ]

DESCRIPTION

Edit is a variant of the text editor ex recommended for new or casual users.  With edit, the default settings of the options are changed so that there are fewer “magic” characters in regular expressions (nomagic), so that more feedback is given in command changes (notify=1), and so that accidental entry to open or visual is prevented (noopen).  This provides a more hospitable editing environment.  Except for the default settings of these options, edit is identical to ex; the two may be used interchangeably. 

SEE ALSO

“Ex Reference Manual”, ex (VI)

AUTHOR

William Joy

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