mg Command Examples (with examples)

1. Open a file for editing

Code:

mg path/to/file

Motivation:

This command allows you to open a file for editing using the mg text editor.

Explanation:

• mg: The command used to run the mg text editor.
• path/to/file: The path to the file you want to open for editing.

Example Output:

The file "path/to/file" is opened in the `mg` text editor for editing.

2. Open a file at a specified line number

Code:

mg +line_number path/to/file

Motivation:

Sometimes, it is required to jump directly to a specific line in a file for editing. This command facilitates this functionality.

Explanation:

• mg: The command used to run the mg text editor.
• +line_number: The “+” symbol followed by the line number where you want to position the cursor within the file.
• path/to/file: The path to the file you want to open for editing.

Example Output:

The file "path/to/file" is opened in the `mg` text editor at the specified line_number for editing.

3. Open files in read-only mode

Code:

mg -R path/to/file1 path/to/file2 ...

Motivation:

There might be scenarios where you want to open files in a read-only mode to prevent accidental modifications. This command allows you to open multiple files in a read-only mode for viewing.

Explanation:

• mg: The command used to run the mg text editor.
• -R: The argument to indicate read-only mode.
• path/to/file1 path/to/file2 ...: The paths to the files you want to open in read-only mode.

Example Output:

The files "path/to/file1" and "path/to/file2" are opened in the `mg` text editor in read-only mode for viewing.

4. Disable ~ backup files while editing

Code:

mg -n path/to/file

Motivation:

By default, the mg text editor creates backup files with a ~ suffix while editing. This command allows you to disable the creation of these backup files.

Explanation:

• mg: The command used to run the mg text editor.
• -n: The argument to prevent the creation of backup files.
• path/to/file: The path to the file you want to open for editing.

Example Output:

The file "path/to/file" is opened in the `mg` text editor without creating backup files.