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                 |  | UGU: Unix Guru Universe - Unix Tip #4563- September  8, 2025
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ABBREVIATE IN VI 
Using .exrc file
 
 Abbreviate in vi...
 As well as using map in your .exrc file, you can use the command:
 
 ab
 For example:
 ab xmas Christmas
 
 So whenever you type xmas - Christmas will be displayed.
 Handy for writing the /etc/motd file (maint - maintenance etc).
 
 You can also use the standard set commands - for example:
 set number (handy for programmers)
 set redraw
 set warn (flashes screen instead of using the bell)
 
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