How to use the command 'view' (with examples)

The ‘view’ command is a read-only version of the popular text editor ‘vim’. It allows users to open files in a read-only mode, meaning the files cannot be modified. This can be useful when you just want to view the contents of a file without accidentally making any changes to it.

Use case 1: Open a file

Code:

view path/to/file

Motivation:

Sometimes you may have a file that you only need to view and not edit. By using the ‘view’ command, you can easily open the file in a read-only mode, ensuring that no accidental modifications are made.

Explanation:

• ‘view’: The command itself.
• ‘path/to/file’: The path to the file you want to open in read-only mode.

Example output:

When you run the command view path/to/file, the file will be opened in the ‘view’ mode of vim, and you will be able to navigate and read the contents of the file but not make any changes to it.

Conclusion:

The ‘view’ command is a handy tool for opening files in a read-only mode. It allows you to safely view the contents of a file without worrying about unintentionally modifying it.